The Chicago Cubs: World Series Champs or Chokers? A Deep Dive (Kind Of)
Ah, the Chicago Cubs. A team steeped in history, with a fan base as loyal as they are loud (especially after a few innings at Wrigley). But when it comes to World Series titles, things get a tad...complicated. Let's delve into the glorious, the not-so-glorious, and the downright frustrating history of the Cubs and their World Series adventures.
Early Bird Gets the Worm (Sometimes)
The Cubs actually started out as champions. Back in 1907 and 1908, they snagged back-to-back World Series wins. Think fancy mustaches, handlebar handlebars, and enough chewing tobacco to fuel a small village. Those were the days!
The Great Hibernation (Also Known as the Curse)
Then...well, things got a little quiet. Like, 108 years quiet. Yes, you read that right. From 1908 to 2016, the Cubs went into a championship hibernation that would make a grizzly bear jealous. Theories swirled like dust devils at Wrigley - a billy goat curse, a black cat incident, maybe even a rogue poltergeist with a vendetta against baseball bats. Whatever the reason, it was a rough patch for Cubs fans.
Breaking the Curse: Holy Goats, They Did It!
Finally, in 2016, the dam broke. The Cubs, led by the likes of Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, clawed their way back to the World Series. The city of Chicago held its breath collectively. Then, in a heart-stopping Game 7, they did it! They defeated the Cleveland Indians, exorcised the demons of the past century, and partied like it was 1908 (with slightly better celebratory dance moves, hopefully).
So, How Many World Series Rings Do the Cubs Have?
Drumroll please... They've got a cool three. Not bad for a team that once held the record for the longest championship drought in North American sports. Here's a handy dandy Cubs World Series trophy count, just in case you were keeping score:
- 1907: 1 trophy (shiny and new!)
- 1908: Another trophy (because two are always better than one)
- 2016: The long-awaited third trophy (cue the epic celebrations)
The Future of the Cubs: Dynasty or Dud?
Only time will tell if the Cubs can build a dynasty or if their 2016 win was a glorious one-off. But one thing's for sure: Cubs fans have proven their loyalty through thick and thin (mostly thin). Here's to hoping they see more World Series glory in the future, and maybe even a few more wins in the regular season to keep things interesting.
