1950 Vintage Article on the Chicago Cubs Team History and Logo
The 1950 baseball article page discusses the early history of the Chicago Cubs, originally known as the Chicago White Stockings when the National League was established in 1876. The team underwent several name changes, including being referred to as Anson's Colts after Charley Hoyt wrote a play titled "A Runaway Colt," focused on the team's manager, Cap Anson. This nickname was discarded in 1898 following Anson's management tenure, after which the team was called the Orphans due to a loss of its long-time pilot. A contest conducted by a Chicago newspaper ultimately led to the adoption of the name "Cubs," though it took time for other newspapers to accept the new moniker. Notably, Fred Hayner, a sports editor for the Chicago Daily News, was among the earliest to use the name "Cubs," marking a significant shift in the team's identity.