An exceedingly long wait was finally over as the Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time since 1908.


An exceedingly long wait was finally over as the Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time since 1908 on Wednesday, Nov. 2 by beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in 10 innings taking the Series in seven games. The landmark marquee above the iconic Wrigley Field entrance tells the story. Generations of Cubs fans had long awaited the message! Following the win was a parade and rally that drew over 5 million people, the largest human assembly on United States soil in history.


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