Chicago to honor champion Cubs with Friday parade, rally

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Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein told the crowd the team had finally won a championship “for you guys and for each other”.

The last time it happened, the United States had just 46 states. That was the most popular World Series since another curse-breaking year, when the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004 to end a long drought. The most surprising thing about this whole week, for me at least, more surprising than the Cubs’ stunning extra-innings win, the rain delay that came at the ideal moment, the drama, everything … the most surprising thing for me was Bartman’s statement, issued through his attorney, after the Game 7 win. They were losing to the Indians 3 games to 1.

“I’ve accomplished something seeing them play in two World Series”, Wolff said.

After a highlight reel of Game Seven, the speakers blasted “Sweet Home Chicago” and “We Are the Champions”.

The results left many Cleveland fans disappointed.

Boocher was among countless others who rushed to Dick’s as soon as they could to grab gear to celebrate the Cubbie’s win.

The year 2016 is turning out to be a year of unexpected winners in sports.

The Chicago River was dyed blue to celebrate the Cubs winning the World Series.

If the Cubs didn’t win, the merchandise would have been donated to World Vision, a nonprofit that helps families in third-world countries.

For those who couldn’t make it to the celebration or didn’t want to courageous the estimated crowds of 5 million people, a Saturday trip to the Friendly Confines made for a much better option. The last time the Cubs even reached the Fall Classic was in 1945.

Many people also liked a video showing the message board outside of Wrigley Field.

The Cubs pulled off a surprise by re-signing Dexter Fowler to a $33-million (U.S.), three-year deal during spring training when he appeared headed to Baltimore.

School? Work? Forget about it. A Chicago White Sox supporter told CNN affiliate WGN that he was there, wearing a Cubs jersey, because he’d lost a bet. The upside is that you’re proposing to your girlfriend while she’s holding the World Series trophy. He had put the drink in his refrigerator in 1984. There is Cubs championship gear for all seasons, from T-shirts to winter hats. Ashley Thompson was the editor. Fans can also get interactive with CSN’s Cubs World Series parade/rally coverage throughout the morning and afternoon by utilizing the social media hashtag #FlyTheW.