Chicago Federals playing at Weeghman Park in April 1914 The
Chicago Whales were a professional baseball team based in
Chicago. They played in the Federal League, a short-lived "third
Major League", in 1914 and 1915. They originally lacked a formal
nickname, and were known simply as the "Chicago Federals" (or
"Chi-Feds") to distinguish them from the Chicago Cubs and
Chicago White Sox. The team was founded by Charles Weeghman.
They came in second in the Federal League rankings in 1914 and
won the league championship in 1915. They came to an end when
the Federal League came to a deal with the National and American
Leagues that disbanded all its teams. As a result of the deal
owner Weeghman was allowed to purchase a stake in the Chicago
Cubs. The Whales are notable as the original occupants of the
stadium now known as Wrigley Field, the current home of the Cubs
and the only Federal League stadium still in use. Founded by
Charles Weeghman, the club finished 1½ games behind the
Indianapolis Hoosiers in the inaugura