The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Members of Major League Baseball's National League, the team was named officially in 1902, after being known as the Colts, Orphans, and White Stockings. One of the two remaining charter members of the National League, the team plays at Wrigley Field and its fans are known as Cubbies.

On April 26, 2002, Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House appeared at game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. His appearance was to promote the children's charity "Voices for Illinois Children," and to highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month.

References

• In the Sesame Street storybook A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital, Grover has a pennant for the Chicago Cubs (and the Boston Red Sox) in his bedroom.

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Sammy Sosa

Jon Lieber

Fred McGriff

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External links

• Official site