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10 Things I Wish They Told Me BEFORE Becoming A Chicago Cubs Fan

104 YEARS?!

Mads McGill
Apr 11, 2016
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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10 Things I Wish They Told Me BEFORE Becoming A Chicago Cubs Fan
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If you're a fellow Cubs fan, there is a very good chance that you were put in a Cubs jersey as an infant and have never known anything else. On the contrary, if you are not a Cubs fan- there are some things I feel like you should know...

10. The jokes do not stop...


9. But if you're a loyal fan (or the 2016 team at spring training), you get used to them and can laugh along...


8. The Curse of the Billy Goat


Billy Slains, the owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, was asked to leave game 4 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley because the odor of his pet. He declared "The Cubs ain't gonna win no more." Annnnnd we haven't won, or played in a World Series in 104 years....


7. 1:20, aka the starting time for a majority of the Cubs games


Does any other time on the clock bring as many good feelings? The random time causes for a good break in the workday to watch the first pitch.


6. The scoreboard (& Wrigley Field in general)

Whether you are a bleacher bum or sitting behind home plate, there isn't a bad seat in the house. There is something about sitting around with fans just like you, watching your favorite team (usually) lose. Rumor has it you can't watch a pitch be thrown AND see the guy behind the scoreboard change the count.


5. Murphy's Bleachers


Whether you are of drinking age or not, Murphy's is a typical joint right outside of Wrigley where fans can go before & after a game. A personal favorite for some pre-game smack talk.


4. The totally rad T-shirts


You can find the best t-shirts outside the park on any of the corners. They may not be MLB authentic, but they are awesome!


3. Once a fan, always a fan.


No matter how many games are lost, tears are shed, beers are drinken, and World Series' are lost, we can all stand together in the fact that our team sucks.


2. Win or lose, Cubs fans keep showing up for games and—no matter what—we keep believing!




1. There's always next year.

Happy home season opener, Cubbies! Let's fly the W! Any fellow Cubs fans? Let me know below what you're looking most forward to this season! #ThisIsTheYear

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