Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. In it's franchise history the Cubs won one Wild Card, two East Division titles, two Central Division titles, sixteen National League Championships, and Two World Series Championships. For a listing of teams, see Major League Baseball Teams.

Fast Facts

1. Established in 1876
2. Ball Park: Wrigley Field
3. Two-World Series Titles
4. Owner: Sam Zell
5. Manager: Lou Piniella
6. General Manager: Jim Hendry

The Curse of the Goat

Perhaps one of the most famous stories in baseball lore involves the Cubs franchise's Curse of the Billy Goat. During the World Series of 1945 tavern owner William Sianis attended game four with his Billy Goat. Allegedly, P.K. Wrigley would eject Sianis and the goat due to the unpleasant odor of the goat. Reportedly Sianis stated upon his ejection that the Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more, the Cubs would go on to lose the World Series and have not won a World Series since

Steve Bartman

In the 2003 National League Championship series, the Cubs were one victory away from reaching the World Series against the Florida Marlins. In Game Six, in the eighth inning the Cubs held a 3-0 lead. A foul ball was hit by Luis Castillo, a Cubs fan named Steve Bartman reached out and deflected it attempting to catch the ball, which is a custom at Major League games. But due to the close proximity of outfielder Moises Alou at the time, many felt that he could have caught the ball, including Alou, who would react by screaming and flailing his arms in frustration after the play. Bartman would be forced to leave the stadium, under threat from other fans, while the Marlins mounted a comeback to win the game, than eventually the series. Alou would admit years later that he would not have caught the ball, and another story would be added to the Cubs curse folklore.

Chicago Cubs Timeline

• 1902: Cubs Established
• 1916: First game at Wrigley Field
• 1907: World Series Champions
• 1908: World Series Champions
• 1945: World Series Appearance

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