 The Cradley team initially took the nickname "Cubs" but during the 1949 season, having gained promotion from the National League Division Three to the National League Division Two, they adopted the name of Cradley Heathens, which was retained through to their final days in 1996 but for the period of 1973-76 when they raced as Cradley United and 1996 when they became 'Cradley and Stoke' and raced in Stoke.The club was revived as Dudley Heathens in 2010, reverting to Cradley Heathens after the 2013 season.The club also operated a junior team in the British Junior League in the 
years 1986 to 1992 inclusive,

being Runners-Up in 1986 and Winners in 1991.