The Chicago Cubs are one win away from their first World Series appearance since 1945.
Up 2 to nothing in the bottom of the first off a pair of right field hits from right handers, and a fly ball to center field by Rizzo that was dropped, with men on 2nd and 3rd and one out!
GO CUBS GO!
Does the goat affect appearances or just a championship win?
I haven't read up on that in awhile.
Steve Bartman is at the game. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 22, 2016, 08:50:20 PM
Does the goat affect appearances or just a championship win?
I haven't read up on that in awhile.
The Curse of the Billy Goat is a sports-related curse that was supposedly placed on the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in 1945 when Billy Goat Tavern owner Billy Sianis was asked to leave game 4 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers at the Cubs' home ballpark of Wrigley Field because the odor of his pet goat (named Murphy) was bothering other fans. He was outraged and allegedly declared "Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more," which has been interpreted to mean that there would never be another World Series game won at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have not won a World Series championship since 1908 or played in the World Series since 1945.
https://www.youtube.com/v/A9XtDyDUjIU
3 zip at the end of 2!
He's there!!!
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I think Joe Buck is trying to have a bromance with Kershaw. He keeps yapping on and on about him; meanwhile Kershaw serves up a floater that was driven into the left field bleachers for run number 4 in the bottom of the fourth! :biggrin:
And Rizzo makes it 5 zip at the end of 5! :pigfly:
We're in the 9th and it is 5-Zip Cubbies! 8)
Joe Buck needs to be horsewhipped for his clearly idiotic color commentary. :mad:
Fly the "W" Boys! The Cubs are going to the World Series! :big grin:
Goat for dinner tonight! :icon_twisted:
I'm watching college football. Looks like the Cums are going to the WS.
Steve Bartman already has his tickets. :rotfl:
Cubs win
🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
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Quote from: AbbyTC on October 22, 2016, 11:53:38 PM
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World War Two was just getting over with also.
I sure hope the Cubs don't Choke like the Donald did in Mexico. Go Cubs. :clap: :yeah: :dance: :dance: :choo: :choo: :choo: :no1:
I think most baseball fans (save those in Cleveland) would like to see the Cubs win. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 23, 2016, 02:36:26 PM
I think most baseball fans (save those in Cleveland) would like to see the Cubs win. ;D
No matter who wins, one of two of baseballs longest World Series droughts is going to end soon. The Cubs are longest, with the Indians being second longest. :yes:
1908 was the last year the Cubs won a series. 1945 was the last year they appeared in the series; the very same year the goat curse was cast.
Quote from: Palehorse on October 23, 2016, 03:47:06 PM
No matter who wins, one of two of baseballs longest World Series droughts is going to end soon. The Cubs are longest, with the Indians being second longest. :yes:
Yup! I typically don't watch much baseball, but I may try and watch some of this series just for that very reason.
Quote from: Locutus on October 24, 2016, 11:50:18 AM
Yup! I typically don't watch much baseball, but I may try and watch some of this series just for that very reason.
Playing baseball, I liked. :yes: Watching baseball, is like watching grass grow. :yes: But, watching :eye: the World Series, now I like that. :pop: :food4:
Quote from: The Troll on October 24, 2016, 03:35:07 PM
Playing baseball, I liked. :yes: Watching baseball, is like watching grass grow. :yes: But, watching :eye: the World Series, now I like that. :pop: :food4:
Okay......so maybe I'll only watch a potential last game. ;D
Chicago Cubs, :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :baaa: :party:
Game 7 tonight. I may have to watch it. ;D
My friend Kevin said it best; "I feel like a 9 year old kid on Christmas eve.", when speaking about the Cubs forcing a game 7 tonight in the World Series Championship of baseball.
Yep. Me too. Only it's just about time to spring up out of the bed and hope the fat man brought us a World Series Championship! :yes: 8)
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Quote from: Locutus on November 02, 2016, 07:36:31 PM
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That fucker is going on a spit over a fire! :big grin: (And the goat too). :biggrin:
:rotfl:
It's almost game time!
Just had a conversation with a Dear Friend within which he stated that although he is a life-long Cubs Fan the fact I am from Chicago was some next level up or something. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Fact is I have seen Cubs gear sported by individuals within each and every state of this Nation in my travels. And every single one of them are fans. I've seen it being worn by folks in Europe, and other places outside of this country. They're fans too. I'd swear I was in south-west suburban Chicagoland just over the number of people wearing Cubs gear and talking about the game tonight where I am. In another state.
Truth is, you do not have to be from Chicago to be a fan of the Chicago Cubs. I look upon fans from anywhere within this planet, the very same way I do those with whom I've shared seats at Wrigley, or barstools with while viewing them on WGN. One Team - One Dream. A dream that has bonded Cubs Fans Globally for over a century; a dream that has a very real possibility of becoming a reality this night.
May each of us be truly thankful for that which we are about to receive; whether it be the realization of a longstanding dream, or the continuation of it. Sharing it with Cubs Fans world-wide is its own reward; win or lose, we will wake up tomorrow morning Cubs Fans.
The one. The only!
7th inning and I have had to break out the Guinness. Self medication is the only way I am making it through the next 3 innings. :spooked:
6-3 Cubs in the lead.
Bottom of the 8th and its 6-4 Cubs. . . Damn. . . Come on guys!
:spooked:
Now tied in the 8th with two outs as Chapman serves up a homer! :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Im sweating like a whore in church right now! :mad:
10th inning under way after a brief rain delay. :rain2:
CUBS WIN IN 10 AND ARE 2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
THE CURSE OF THE GOAT IS DEAD!
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Quote from: Exterminator on November 03, 2016, 08:03:58 AM
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:smitten:
I thought that W stood for:
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;D
:biggrin:
The call from the ether last night:
https://www.youtube.com/v/nApTGkLd2hs
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2016, 01:02:51 PM
I thought that W stood for:
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;D
Pretty sure his flag looks like this:
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Also, I was very pleasantly surprised and shocked to see that Budweiser ran an old commercial featuring Harry right after the Cubs win last night.
Brought back so many memories. . .
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2016, 01:02:51 PM
I thought that W stood for:
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;D
Damn. there's a goat loose in here! :biggrin:
Quote from: Exterminator on November 03, 2016, 01:10:50 PM
Pretty sure his flag looks like this:
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:yes:
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Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2016, 01:48:19 PM
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Personally, I'd have a very hard time not honoring that note. :smile:
Me too if I were a Chicago boss. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2016, 03:28:14 PM
Me too if I were a Chicago boss. ;D
Careful how you throw that terminology around. You might start seeing black helicopters and SUV's around you a lot. . . :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 03, 2016, 07:27:30 PM
Careful how you throw that terminology around. You might start seeing black helicopters and SUV's around you a lot. . . :biggrin:
Or get a Colombian necktie. :spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
Or get a Colombian necktie. :spooked:
Or get shot in the head while cooking sausage and peppers on the stovetop in your basement rec room. :eek:
...or while eating a deep dish pizza that has giardiniera on top. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2016, 07:51:11 PM
...or while eating a deep dish pizza that has giardiniera on top. ;D
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Good stuff! ;D
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2016, 09:29:47 PM
Good stuff! ;D
Hey, why don't the Cubs roast a goat :baaa: :bbq610: :eek4: out on the pitcher's mound and call it "The Cubs finally get to eat the goat. :haha:
Quote from: The Troll on November 03, 2016, 11:03:03 PM
Hey, why don't the Cubs roast a goat :baaa: :bbq610: :eek4: out on the pitcher's mound and call it "The Cubs finally get to eat the goat. :haha:
I am all but positive that several of them were roasted right after the NLCS and more during the series. :yes: :biggrin:
Watching the parade the City of Chicago is holding for their World Series Champion Chicago Cubs.
The Chicago River has been dyed Cubs Blue.
Millions of Fans are choking the parade route and cheering on their team. Peacefully. Joyfully. Brothers and sisters celebrating an event 108 years in the making.
No burning. No looting. No rioting. Just love.
THAT is how Chicago rolls. Pay attention people.
Quote from: Palehorse on November 04, 2016, 01:53:58 PM
Watching the parade the City of Chicago is holding for their World Series Champion Chicago Cubs.
The Chicago River has been dyed Cubs Blue.
Millions of Fans are choking the parade route and cheering on their team. Peacefully. Joyfully. Brothers and sisters celebrating an event 108 years in the making.
No burning. No looting. No rioting. Just love.
THAT is how Chicago rolls. Pay attention people.
5 million people attended Friday's Cubs rally and parade!
And I imagine there were at minimum another 5 million more that wanted to be there but couldn't. :yes: 8)
Quote from: Palehorse on November 04, 2016, 04:34:59 PM
And I imagine there were at minimum another 5 million more that wanted to be there but couldn't. :yes: 8)
Make that 5,000,001!
Yesterdays Chicago World Series Parade & Rally was so well attended that it ranks as the 7th largest gathering of human beings! :spooked:
It also ranks as the largest gathering of humans in the United States history. :eek:
No cars were burned or overturned, no looting took place, and no rioting. The rush hour was also historically rough though, even for Chicago; as revelers packed public transit along with those who actually worked that day. :big grin:
Good things come to those who wait; and in Chicago they waited 108 years for a Cubs WS celebration, and several hours for a train home afterwards. :biggrin: