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Chicago Cubs: 2017 – the year the Cubs were reigning world champions
As 2017 draws to a close, there’s plenty to be grateful for as a Chicago Cubs fan over the last 12 months – even without another championship.
For most Chicago Cubs fans, I don’t think many wanted the last offseason to end. I know I didn’t. From seeing guys like David Ross, Anthony Rizzo and Dexter Fowler on Saturday Night Live to Kris Bryant on late night television – life was good.
In the Windy City, the streets were overflowing with Cubs pride and an overjoyed happiness after the team’s historic World Series victory. I don’t think anyone will ever tire from hearing: “The Chicago Cubs are World Series Champions!”
Unfortunately, the offseason ended. Select players from the World Series-winning team moved on because baseball is a business in the end. None will be forgotten.
Some say the Cubs winning the World Series was the last great American sports story. Generations of Cubs fans celebrated. Many rejoiced, even more cried as they were overcome with emotion.
For 9 months and 31 days, the Cubs were reigning World Series champions. If you don’t count the days after the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series, it was nine months and 19 days. Regardless, I digress.
Here are a few highlights from this season.