| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 22, 2026, 1 a.m. |
| Last Updated | June 22, 2026, 1 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/america-250-chicago-sports-history/ |
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As America turns 250 years old in a few weeks, we're taking a closer look at
Chicago's sports history.
Chicago's first documented professional team was founded back in 1870. The white
stockings, who eventually became the Chicago Cubs, not the White Sox.
Since then, it's been decades of heartache o...