Grandparents who waited decades for this had the best reactions to the Cubs’ win

These people waited so long to see the Cubs finally win the World Series. 
Grandparents who waited decades for this had the best reactions to the Cubs’ win
Grandparents who waited decades for this had the best reactions to the Cubs’ win /

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The fact that the Cubs waited 108 years between World Series titles has been repeated so often it’s easy to forget just how long that is. But think of all the people who lived and died in Chicago in that time. Families have gone three or even four generations without seeing a title, until last night, which is what makes these reactions so incredible.

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Cubs fan drives all day to fulfill a promise and listen to Game 7 at his father’s grave

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[youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwOlUEKnw60]

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• Get SI's Cubs championship commemorative package

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• ​The Internet goes crazy after the Cubs win the World Series

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Bill Murray isn’t a grandfather but his reaction was pretty great, too.


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Dan Gartland
DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).