The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the “Curse of the Billy Goat” and ended a 108-year wait for a World Series title by beating the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday in a thrilling Game Seven classic. By beating the host Indians 8-7 in 10 innings, Chicago’s beloved Cubbies set off a wild celebration in the streets of the Windy City after over a century of pent up frustration for fans since their last Major League Baseball championship in 1908. “This is one of the best games anybody will ever see,” said Cubs third baseman Kris Bryan. “This trumps everything. I’m out here crying. I can’t really put into words what this means.”

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