AbeFroman Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Tomorrow is the 98th Anniversary of the 1908 Chicago Cubs world series. I'm celebrating by sending a happy anniversary card to all of my cub-fan friends: It reads "October 14th, 1908 Happy 98th Anniversary... May you have many many many more." I've been waiting all year for this zing... like constanza waiting to use the "jerk store" line. Oh man, its gonna be great. I think I'll keep doing this for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 And hey, if the whole thing backfires on you, at least you can say "Oh yeah, well I slept with your wife!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Several Years ago somebody emailed me a list of things that have happened since the Cubs last won a World Series (ie two World Wars, 13 Presidents, number of teams added to MLB). Anybody know where to find an updated version of that list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLAK Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Oct 14, 2006 -> 03:56 PM) Several Years ago somebody emailed me a list of things that have happened since the Cubs last won a World Series (ie two World Wars, 13 Presidents, number of teams added to MLB). Anybody know where to find an updated version of that list? 1. Radio was invented. (Cubs fans get to hear their team lose) 2. TV was invented. (Cubs fans get to see their team lose) 3. Baseball added 14 teams. (Cubs fans get to see and hear their team lose to more clubs) 4. George Burns celebrated his 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th and 100th birthdays. 5. Halley's comet passed Earth - twice. 6. Harry Caray was born... and died. Incredible, but true! 7. The NBA, NHL, NFL, IHL, and ISL were formed. (Each of those Chicago teams have each won championships) 8. Man landed on the moon. (As have several home runs given up by Cubs pitchers) 9. Sixteen U.S. presidents were elected. 10. There were 11 amendments added to the Constitution. 11. Prohibition was created and repealed. 12. The Titanic was built, set sail, sank, was discovered, and became the subject of major motion pictures. The latter giving Cubs fans hope that something that finishes on the bottom can come out on top. 13. Wrigley Field was built and becomes the oldest park in the National League. 14. Flag poles were erected on Wrigley Field roof to hold all of the team's future World Series pennants. (Those flag poles have since rusted and been taken down) 15. A combination of 40 Summer and Winter Olympic games have been held. 16. Thirteen baseball players have won the Triple Crown. (Several thanked Cubs pitchers) 17. Bell-bottoms came in style, went out of style, and came back in. 18. The Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and the Florida Marlins have all won the World Series. 19. The Cubs played 14,153 regular-season games. (They lost the majority of them) 20. Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Oklahoma, and New Mexico were added to the Union. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 They should wear some sort of patch in 2008, celebrating the 100th anniversary. It could say "100 years of crap" with a giant turd as the logo or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baines3 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 The Chicago Cubs, the symbol of baseball ineptness for 98 years. I wonder if the Cubs will hold a celebration in 2008 in honor of the last time the Cubs won the World Series. Even though they will probably finish in last place. (again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfan Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 To add a few things to the list: 1. The quiz show scandals of the 1950's. 2. Bob Barker makes his debut on television hosting Truth or Consequences in 1954. 3. The New Price is Right debuts on September 4, 1972. 4. The USFL, XFL, ABA, and WUSA (women's soccer league) formed and folded 5. The WNBA and the MLS was formed. 6. Bill Buckner's infamous ground ball. 7. The Red Sox won the world series twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkitis Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 QUOTE(tigerfan @ Oct 16, 2006 -> 01:28 AM) To add a few things to the list: 1. The quiz show scandals of the 1950's. 2. Bob Barker makes his debut on television hosting Truth or Consequences in 1954. 3. The New Price is Right debuts on September 4, 1972. You and your Bob Barker..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hey, how about some other Chicago team winning the World Series twice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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