Jax /jax/ [1 syll.] as a boys' name is of Old English derivation, and the name Jax means son of Jack. Jax is an alternate spelling of Jackson (Old English): American President Andrew Jackson. Compare surname Jex.ax /jax/ [1 syll.] as a boys' name is of Old English derivation, and the name Jax means son of Jack. Jax is an alternate spelling of Jackson (Old English): American President Andrew Jackson. Compare surname Jex.
1946: The Cubs follow up their trip to the World Series by finishing in third place with a solid record of 82-71. 1947: On May 18th the largest crown in Wrigley Field history comes to see Jackie Robinson's first game in Chicago.
What a decade for Cubs baseball, which is exactly what it was. In 1902, noting the youth movement lead by new manager Frank Selee, a local newspaper penned the nickname Cubs for the first time. The moniker prevailed over time and was officially adopted by the club in 1907.