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Northwestern University's first mascot was a bear cub named "Furpaw". The cub was driven in a cage to each game, however, during the 1923 season the team lost a majority of the games and it was decided that the mascot was bad luck and should be replaced. Beginning in 1924, the university began to use the "Wildcat" name (coined by a reporter after a particularly fierce game). The official mascot, Willie, didn't come to life until 1933.

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Wade Boggs was a baseball player, primarily for the Boston Red Sox, whose career lasted from 1982 to 1999. Boggs played third basemen, was a 12 time All Star, and had a .328 batting average over his career. He was inducted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.

This button was produced by Fun Foods as part of a series of baseball players and was originally sold in packs of three.

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Tom Seaver was a baseball player, who played for teams including the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox, and whose career lasted from 1967 to 1986. Seaver was a pitcher who was famous for being very tough against his opponents, often striking them out. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.

This button was produced by Fun Foods as part of a series of baseball players and was originally sold in packs of three.

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Steve Garvey was a baseball player, primarily known for his time on the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose career lasted from 1969 to 1987. Garvey is often featured on lists of the "Best Dodgers of All Time", and currently travels the country as a motivational speaker. Garvey has infamously not been elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This button was produced by Fun Foods as part of a series of baseball players and was originally sold in packs of three.

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Ryne Sandberg was a baseball player, who played for the Chicago Cubs, and whose career lasted from 1981 to 1997. Sandberg was a second baseman, and had over 2,300 hits during his career. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.

This button was produced by Fun Foods as part of a series of baseball players and was originally sold in packs of three.

Read more about the History of Cubs Buttons on the Busy Beaver blog.

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Rusty Staub was a baseball player, who played for several teams including the New York Mets, and whose career lasted from 1963 to 1985. Staub played right field and first base during his career and garnered the nickname "Le Grand Orange."

This button was produced by Fun Foods as part of a series of baseball players and was originally sold in packs of three.

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Ron Kittle was a baseball player, who played for Chicago White Sox and several other teams, and whose career lasted from 1982 to 1991. Kittle played left field and first base and also served as a Designated Hitter. He has 50 home run hits during his rookie season, and later became a team manager.

This button was produced by Fun Foods as part of a series of baseball players and was originally sold in packs of three.