The Chicago Cubs played their first games in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings and were founded professionally in 1876. This makes the Cubs, along with the Braves who were also founded in 1871, one of the two oldest active teams in major North American sports. Because the Cubs lost two seasons to the Great Chicago Fire, the Braves have played more seasons, although the Cubs hold the record for oldest team still in its original city.
Chicago has some of the most loyal and avid fans in all of sports. Chicago sports fans love their Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks. Direct Sportslink has worked with greats from every major Chicago professional sports team for athlete appearance bookings including B.J. Armstrong (basketball), Dan Hampton, Mike Ditka, and Richard Dent (football) and the legendary Bobby Hull (hockey). Please contact us to inquire about any celebrity appearnce fee for your favorite Chicago sports celebrity.
