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The Outlaws Motorcycle Club traces its roots to McCook, Illinois, where a group of riders gathered at Matilda’s Bar on Route 66 in 1935. Known then as the McCook Outlaws MC, they organized races and endurance runs and were primarily a social club. After World War II, the club regrouped and in 1946 held a post‑war motorcycle event at Chicago’s Soldier Field that drew thousands of spectators. The name officially changed to the Chicago Outlaws in 1950.
Throughout the 1960s the Outlaws grew rapidly by patching over other independent clubs. Chapters in Milwaukee and Louisville joined in 1964, Florida followed in 1965 and new regions continued to be added. In 1963 the club adopted the small diamond‑shaped “1%” patch, embracing its status outside of mainstream motorcycle culture. Its skull‑and‑crossed‑pistons logo and motto, “God forgives, Outlaws don’t,” have become iconic.
Today the Outlaws MC has more than 4,000 members in 400‑plus chapters across dozens of countries. Most members ride Harley‑Davidsons and share a brotherhood built on loyalty and freedom. If you’ve ridden with the Outlaws or have stories about its history, share them below.
📌 Source: OnePercenter Bikers & Kiddle
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