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.
Timeline. 1  1800s In 1876, the Chicago White Stockings become one of eight charter members of the National League led by their president William A. Hulbert, who was also the owner of the Chicago club. 2  1900s 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.