Like other teams, Chicago Cubs have won some and lost some. But some losses as well as not-so-glorious moments are more painful and therefore more memorable than others – here’s a quick rundown of what could probably be the worst moments in the team’s history.
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Can anyone forget the Curse of the Billy Goat? According to legend, Billy Goat Tavern owner Billy Sianis hexed the Cubs after being told to leave Game 4 of the 1945 World Series at Wrigley because the goat he brought to the game smelled so bad that fans complained to have it removed. Supposedly, Sianis said, "Them Cubs aren't going to win no more."
From there, despite inconsistencies and changing details of the story, the Cubs never won another World Series. This curse, too, always comes up every time the team has a quality ball club and vying for postseason play.
There’s also the Steve Bartman incident. During a postseason game between the Cubs and the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003, the infamous spectator disrupted the game by intercepting a potential catch.
Another major heartbreak for the Cubs was the untimely death of Ken Hubbs in a plane crash near Provo, Utah, before the 1964 season. Hubbs played as a second baseman for the Cubs from 1961 to 1963.
Finally, not one to be forgotten is how the Cubs blew its 8-0 lead and the 1929 World Series. The Philadelphia Athletics beat the Cubs decisively in five games. Here, the famous Mack Attack – in honor of long-time A’s owner-manager Connie Mack – also happened, the Athletics overcame an eight-run deficit by scoring 10 runs in the home half of the seventh in Game 4 to snatch a 10-8 victory from the cusp of a loss that would have evened the series at two games each.
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Richard Ohlhaber is a true Chicago sports fan. He is also a movie enthusiast. For similar reads, click here.
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