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A Cubs-Indians World Series Needs To Happen

And it might just have a chance of working out

Matt Meffe
Oct 25, 2016
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Curses are a part of any sport. Take a look at the Boston Red Sox, who won the 2004 World Series following an 86-year drought dubbed “the Curse of the Bambino.” In football, you have the Arizona Cardinals, who have not won a championship since 1947 (and have yet to win a Super Bowl). In addition, you have the infamous Madden NFL curse, where the cover athletes of the Madden video games have gotten injured after the game was released.

In hockey, you have the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Original-Six team has not won a Stanley Cup since 1967 after becoming one of the more dominating hockey teams. In baseball, two of the more famous curses that are still ongoing involve the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians. However, this year may be the year where a Cubs-Indians World Series could occur.

The Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Cavaliers broke the Cleveland sports curse earlier this year with their victory in the NBA Finals. This year, the Cleveland Indians may double the success. The Indians have had many flashes of brilliance over the years. Winning 13 Central Division titles, one Wild Card berth and five AL Pennants, you would assume the Indians would be a dynasty. Sadly, the Indians have only won two titles, with their last win coming in 1948. Three of their five AL Pennants came after the World Series win, with their last Pennant coming in 1997. This season, the Indians are the AL representatives in the World Series for the first time since 1997. With their success and domination in the playoffs, there is a major chance that Cleveland could win it all.

The Chicago Cubs

The most well-known sports curse arguably belongs to the Chicago Cubs. The last time the Chicago Cubs were crowned champions was 1908. Ever since then, the Cubs have struggled to find any sort of stability. Although they have occasionally shown glimpses of greatness, it has been a long and tedious road. Last year, the Cubs enjoyed one of their greatest seasons, advancing to the NLCS. However, they could not get the job done and were swept by the Mets. This year, the Cubs have enjoyed an even better season. They surpassed the Cardinals and Pirates and clinched their division. Now, the Cubs have a chance at greatness, as they look to defeat the Dodgers and realize the dream of a lifetime.

No one ever pictured a Cubs-Indians World Series to ever happen. A Cubs-Indians World Series for many years seemed impossible. Now, it could become an actual scenario. A curse may end. A drought may cease. A Cubs-Indians World Series may happen, never before, and possibly never again.

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