Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series

The Chicago Cubs—finally—have the World Series title the franchise has been chasing since 1908. From Aroldis to Zobrist, here are some of SI's best photos of the Cubbies in the Series.
Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series
Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series /

Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series

Game 2

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Stephen Green

Anthony Rizzo slams an RBI double to start things off for the Cubs in the top of the 1st inning.

Game 2

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Al Tielemans

Kris Bryant is safe at home as he scores the first run for Chicago off of Anthony Rizzo’s double in the top of the first inning.

Game 2

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Stephen Green

Ben Zobrist takes a knee at third base after hitting an RBI triple that drove Anthony Rizzo home giving the Cubs a 3-0 lead.

Game 2

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David E. Klutho

Aroldis Chapman closes the game for the Cubs, successfully shutting them out after four batters in the bottom of the 9th inning.

Game 2

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Al Tielemans

Victorious! Aroldis Chapman high-fives Wilson Contreras after shutting down Cleveland in the 9th inning.

Game 3

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David E. Klutho

Cubs fans watch and record as Kyle Hendricks throws out the first World Series pitch at Wrigley Field in 71 years.

Game 3

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David E. Klutho

Cubs fans cheer on the home team at the first World Series appearance at Wrigley in 71 years.

Game 5

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Stephen Green

Jason Heyward makes a diving catch on a foul ball to make the out.

Game 5

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Stephen Green

Kris Bryant rockets a 387 ft. home run in the bottom of the 4th inning, to get Chicago on the board and tie the game at 1-1.

Game 5

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Al Tielemans

Catcher David Ross makes a diving effort, but jut misses the foul ball. Luckily Anthony Rizzo came in to make the out as the ball fell out of Ross' glove.

Game 6

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David E. Klutho

Jake Arrieta pitches a remarkable 5 and a half innings keeping the Cubs at a solid 5 run lead from the Indians.

Game 6

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Al Tielemans

Addison Russell is greeted by Kyle Schwarber after crossing home plate. Russell hit a grand slam in the top of the 3rd inning, making the Cubs unstoppable for the remainder of Game 6.

Game 6

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Al Tielemans

Javier Baez forces out Jose Ramirez at second base.

Game 6

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David Klutho

Grand Slam! Addison Russell becomes the second youngest person to hit a grand slam in the World Series, behind Mickey Mantel. His grand slam in the top of the 3rd inning scored Schwarber, Rizzo and Zobrist and rocketed Chicago's lead to 7-0.

Game 6

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Anthony Rizzo jogs around the bases after rocketing a 391 ft. 2-run home run in the top of the 9th. Kris Bryant scored on this homer which helped solidify a Cubs win in Game 6.

Game 6

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A pensive Joe Maddon watches on from the dugout as the Cubs roll over the Indians in Game 6.

Game 6

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Al Tielemans

An emotional Cubs fan holds up the iconic "W" flag, historically indicating a Cubs win at Wrigley Field. After 71 years, the Chicago Cubs were once again in the World Series.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Stephen Green

Kris Bryant looks on before the start of Game 7.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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David E. Klutho

Ben Zobrist, MVP of the World Series, before Game 7.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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David E. Klutho

Dexter Fowler, first at bat for Chicago in the top of thee 1st inning hits a home run to put the Cubs on the board.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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David E. Klutho

Dexter Fowler celebrates after setting of Chicago's streak in the first half of the game with a 410 ft. homerun.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Al Tielemans

Kyle Hendricks pitches the first 4 and a half innings, keeping the Cubs in a 4 run lead.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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David E. Klutho

Hendricks pitches a stellar first half of the game, holding Cleveland at 1 run.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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David E. Klutho

Kris Bryant is safe at home on Addison Russell's sacrifice fly RBI in the top of the 4th inning.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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David E. Klutho

Javier Baez homers to right field in the top of the 5th to give Chicago a 3 run lead.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Al Tielemans

David Ross fires a 406 ft. home run in the top of the 6th inning.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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David E. Klutho

Aroldis Chapman stands with catcher Miguel Montero on the mound.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Stephen Green

Jon Lester pitching for Chicago in the second half of the game.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Al Tielemans

Cubs catcher David Ross smashes a 406 ft. home run in the top of the 6th inning, putting the Cubs in the lead by 3 runs.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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David E. Klutho

Javier Baez celebrates at home plate after his 5th inning home run that put the Cubs in a 4-1 lead.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Stephen Green

Cubs catcher David Ross on home plate.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Al Tielemans

Chicago has done it! Curse of the Billy Goat no more, the Cubs have broken the 71 year curse and taken the World Series title for the first time in 108 years.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Al Tielemans

The Cubs rejoice in the infield as they shut down the Indians rally in the bottom of the 10th inning. The final score was 8-7 in a nail-biting match, but the Cubs maintained a narrow lead in extra-innings and kept Cleveland at bay for the World Series title.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Stephen Green

Ben Zobrist celebrates after the Cubs are crowned World Series champs. Zobrist had a stunning and consistent World Series game, earning him the MVP title at the wrap of Game 7.

Game 7: World Series Champions!

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Al Tielemans

Armed with bottles of champagne and goggles, the Chicago Cubs celebrate their historic and epic win in a blur of bubbles.


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