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OUR STORY
OUTLAWS MC | established 1935 | An 82 year tradition
1935
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The McCook Outlaws Motorcycle Club is established out of Matilda's Bar on old Route 66 in McCook, Illinois outside of Chicago.
Mike Hunter
1946
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Although the Club stayed together during World War II, like most organizations at the time, the Club's 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
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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
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The crossed Pistons were added to the original small skull. This design was
embroidered on a black western style shirt with white piping.
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1959
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The skull and Crossed Pistons were redesigned, making them much larger
with more detail.
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1960
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The A.M.A. (American Motorcycle Association) that supervised all official races in the USA) banned the word Outlaws from all race clothing. Therefore, all racing club members wore the sign OMC on their outfits
until 1963.
AMA Logo in the 1960's
AOA Logo (the answer)
1963
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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
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On the 4th of July, the "Gipsy Outlaws" from Milwaukee join the Club. During the Springfield Motor Races in August, they are followed by the "Gypsy Outlaws" from Louisville (they had no former contacts at that time with the Milwaukee Club). The "Outlaw Nation" was founded with Chicago as Mother Chapter.
1965
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On the 1st of January 1965, the AOA (American Outlaws Association)
was born. The back patch of the club, skull and crossed pistons, is
named "Charlie."
1967
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In July 1967 the Outlaws National President and a few more members came down from Chicago, and were the first chapter sanctioned in Florida.
1969
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"God Forgives, Outlaws Don't" becomes the club's motto.
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1970
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The Iron Cross Georgia MC becomes Outlaws MC Atlanta, GA on Halloween 1970 (October 31st 1970).
1977
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Foundation of the first chapter outside the USA in Canada. The "Satan's
Choice" becomes Outlaws MC.
1984
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For the first time a member not belonging to the Mother chapter becomes
"National President".
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1989
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The abbreviation "MC" is added to the back patch.
1993
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France becomes the first European chapter.
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1994
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Foundation of the overseas chapter by the "Australian Outlaws" on the 5th continent. Also the "MC 44" from France becomes the chapter. On their
back patch "Europe" is added.
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1995
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As the Chicago chapter is growing, it's split into three groups: Mother
Chapter (Southside), Westside, and Northside.
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Norway becomes the second European chapter.
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1999
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The Belgian "Outlaws MC," that already exists independently for 25 years, becomes member of the AOA; at that moment, there was the only chapter in Europe.
2000
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The English and Welsh "Outlaws MC," until then an independent MC, join
the AOA.
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Later that year, Norway is added again as the first Scandinavian chapter.
2001
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In many countries in Europe, new chapters start. Ireland and Jersey are added.
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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
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Germany starts the first official Support MC (Black Pistons MC) of the AOA Nation. Other countries, the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Poland, and Norway follow).
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Italy and Poland start new chapters of the AOA.
2003
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The Outlaws MC is represented in 19 states in the USA. The French "MC Drome"
join the AOA.
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2004
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At the end of 2004, the AOA starts the first prospective chapter in Russia.
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2005
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The Outlaws MC World celebrates its 70th Anniversary as a Motorcycle Club and the 40th Anniversary of the AOA (American Outlaws Association)
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Charlie has landed in Russia. Russia get the Full Member Status in June 2005.
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2006
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At the end of 2006, the AOA starts their first chapter in Japan.
2007
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Asia is growing! The AOA starts a chapter in the Philippines in March 2007.
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2008
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In January of 2008, the AOA starts a chapter in Spain.
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2009
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The AOA starts chapters in Serbia and Austria.
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2010
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The AOA starts chapters in Switzerland and Czechia.
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2015
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The Outlaws MC World celebrates its 80th Anniversary as a Motorcycle Club and its 50th Anniversary as the AOA (Outlaws Nation).
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