HISTORY
Outlaws
MC (est 1935) 77 years strong and
tradition
1935
The
McCook Outlaws Motorcycle Club is established out of Matilda`s Bar on
old Route 66 in McCook, Illinois outside Chicago.
1946
Although the Club stayed together during World War II, like most organizations
at that time, the Clubs activities were limited. In May of 1946 the
first major post war motorcycle event in the midwest was held at Soldier
Field, in Chicago.
1950
From its` original charter members of 1935 the Club grew in size, with
members from all over the Chicago area. The Club decided to change its`
name from The McCook Outlaws to The Chicago Outlaws and moved
out of McCook, re-establishing itself in Chicago. It was also decided
to completely change the Club logo. A small skull replaced a winged
motorcycle and old english style letters were adopted. This design was
embroidered on a black shirt and hand painted on leather jackets.
1954
The Crossed Pistons to the original small skull. This design was embroidered
on a black western style shirt with white piping.
1959
The Skull and Crossed Pistons were redesigned, making them much larger
with more detail.
AMA Logo in the 60's |
AOA
Logo (...the answer) |
1960
The A.M.A. American Motorcycle Association, that supervises all official
races in the USA - banned the word Outlaws from all race clothing. There
for all racing club members wore the sign OMC on their outfits till
1963.
1963
The Outlaws became an official member of the 1%er Brotherhood of Clubs,
making it the first true 1%er Club east of the Mississippi.
1964
On the 4th of July, the "Gipsy Outlaws" from Milwaukee join
the club. During the Springfield Motorraces in august they are followed
by the "Gypsy Outlaws" from Loisville. (they had no former
contacts at that time with the Milwaukee Club) The "Outlaw Nation"
was founded with Chicago as Mother Chapter.
1965
On the 1st of January 1965, the AOA - American Outlaws Association -
was born. The backpatch of the club, skull and crossed pistons, is named
"Charlie"
1969
"God forgives, Outlaws don't" becomes the club's motto
1967
In July 1967 the Outlaws National President and
a few more members came down from Chicago, and we were the first chapter
sanctioned in Florida.
1977
Foundation of the first chapter outside the USA in Canada.
The "Satan's Choice" becomes Outlaws MC.
1984
For the first time a member not belonging to the Mother chapter
becomes "National President"
1989
The abbreviation "MC" is added to the backpatch
1993
France becomes the first european chapter.
1994
Foundation of the overseas chapter by the "Australian Outlaws"
on the 5th continent. Also the "MC 44" from France becomes
the chapter. On their backpatch "Europe" is added.
1995
As the chicago chapter is growing, it's split into three groups: Mother
Chapter (Southside), Westside and Northside.
Norway becomes the second european chapter.
1999
The belgian "Outlaws MC", that already exists independently
for 25 years, becomes member of the AOA - at that moment, it is the
only chapter in Europe.
2000
The english and welsh "Outlaws MC", till then an independent
MC, join the AOA.
Later
that year, Norway is added again as the first scandinavian chapter.
2001
In many countries in Europe starts new chapters. Ireland and Jersey.
In Germany the "Ghost Riders MC joins the AOA - followed by the
first asian
chapter in Thailand and a second scandinavian chapter in Sweden.
2002
In Germany starts the first offical Support MC (Black
Pistons MC) of the AOA Nation.
Other countrys, USA, Canada, Great Britain, Poland and Norway follow...)
In Italy and Poland starts new chapter of the AOA
2003
The Outlaws MC is represented in 19 states in the USA.
The french "MC Drome" join the AOA
2004
End of 2004 - the A.O.A. starts the first prospective
chapter in Russia.
2005
Biking & Brotherhood since 1935.
The Outlaws MC World celebrate 2005 the 70th Anniversary as a
Motorcycle Club and the 40th Anniversary of the AOA
(American Outlaws Association)
Charlie
is landed in Russia.
Russia get the fullmember Status in June 2005.
2006
End of 2006 - the A.O.A. starts the first
chapter in Japan.
2007
Asia is growing! In march 2007 starts a chapter in Philippines
2008
In January 2008 – the A.O.A. starts a chapter in Spain
2009
The A.O.A. starts chapter in Serbia and Austria
2010
The A.O.A. starts chapter in Switzerland and Czechia
2011
More and more countries join the AOA. In Switzerland.
Montenegro, Iceland, Scotland
open new chapters.
The Outlaws today exist as one of the largest
Motorcycle Clubs
worldwide.
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