As of 2008, the Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series in over 100 years. Some individuals believe the dry spell is due to the "Curse of the Billy Goat" which was allegedly placed on the team in 1945. According to the urban legend, the curse was placed by a Cubs fan named William Sianis. Sianis had brought his pet billy goat to Wrigley Field to attend the World Series, but he and his goat were thrown out before the end of the game.Reverse the Curse: HistoryDa Curse of the Billy Goat: Timeline
Cubs Curse News
Post-Tribune: Cubs fans seek end to 'Billy Goat Curse' (October 1, 2008)
Chicago Tribune: Curse removal backfires on Cubs (October 2, 2008)
Phillyburbs.com: brass does little to 'reverse the curse' (October 5, 2008)
STL Today: Cubs: The Curse of Bad Baseball (October 5, 2008)
YouTube Video: WGN tries to break the Cubs Curse (Time: 1:56)
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Fast Facts
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Allegedly placed during a Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers World Series gameDa Curse of the Billy Goat: Timeline
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1908
Last time Cubs won a World SeriesDa Curse of the Billy Goat: Timeline
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Sianis was a Greek immigrant and local tavern ownerDa Curse of the Billy Goat: Timeline
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Goat's name
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Patrons allegedly objected to the goat's smellDa Curse of the Billy Goat: Timeline
