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Chicago Cubs: 25 best all-time players in franchise history

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The Chicago Cubs have a rich history. Here are their 25 best players of all-time.

Although they weren’t always the Chicago Cubs, the franchise itself – in all its variations – dates back to 1870. So when we start talking about compiling a list of 25 players that stand out as the best ever, it’s easier said than done.

A lot of fans have a recency bias. It’s hard not to, especially in the wake of the Cubs winning the 2016 World Series – the team’s first title in well over a century.