Reason Behind The Popularity Of Chicago Cubs

What is the reason behind the popularity of the Chicago Cubs even though Chicago consist of two baseball teams. Read to find out.

Longevity - The Chicago National League Baseball Club was founding in 1876 with the creation of the league. That give them 25 years to develop a fan base before the White Sox played their first game in 1901 with the creations of the American League.


Quality - As much as people joked about the fact the Cubs hadn’t won a World Series in 108 years, the Cubs actually won 16 National League pennants. People follow a winner and in the earlier days of baseball, the Cubs were that.


Scandal - The 1919 White Sox almost killed baseball. It was drastic measures from the owners and the breakout offensive season of some guy named Ruth basically saved baseball.


Atmosphere - Wrigley field has been the home of the Cubs for over 100 years. Going to Wrigley is an experience, not just a game. Why do you think a lot of the newer ballparks have tried the recreate the atmosphere experienced in Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, and Yankee Stadium. Also, Wrigley Field isn’t off in its own industrial style complex, it’s in the middle of northern Chicago.

This is why the fans wear the Jason Heyward jerseys or any of their favorite player's apparel to show their support for the team.