Even though the Cubs haven’t reached the World Series since 1945, they have played in a lot of World Series games in the first half of the 20th century. In fact, the Cubs played in the third most games.
Most World Series games played, 1903-1945
- Yankees (72 games)
- Giants (72 games)
- Cubs (53 games)
- Cardinals (47 games)
- Tigers (44 games)
- A’s (43 games)
- Red Sox (32 games)
- Pirates (26 games)
- White Sox (20 games)
- Reds (19 games)
- Senators (Twins) (19 games)
- Dodgers (17 games)
- Indians (7 games)
- Browns (Orioles) (6 games)
- Phillies (5 games)
- Braves (4 games)
The Cubs team records are like a slice in time from that 1903-1945. Certainly there are some records that will fall. The five records that I hope the Cubs will break in this 2016 World Series:
- .588 slugging percentage record held by Hack Wilson (min 15 AB)
- No individual Cub player has hit two home runs in one World Series game
- Most home runs by Cubs team in one game: 2 (1932, game 3 vs. NYY. Kiki Cuyler RF and Gabby Hartnett C)
- Most double plays in one game: 2 (1918, 1932, 1945)
- Most runs in one game: 10 (1908)
For a complete list of all the Cubs World Series records, check out All the Chicago Cubs World Series records.