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Words From A White Sox Fan

Looking at the Cubs in the World Series

Arjun Nair
Oct 31, 2016
Illinois Wesleyan University
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Words From A White Sox Fan
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First of all, congratulations to the Cubs, you've finally made it back to the World Series. It is certainly historic for the team. The last time the Cubs were in a World Series, Truman was President. The last time the Cubs won the World Series, they didn't even broadcast on radio yet. But, you've done it now.

This was a rough season for the White Sox. The season started out great for both teams, but as the Sox crumbled, the Cubs continued to shine. It started out as one of the best seasons for Chicago baseball in general, but Sox fans had to watch their favorite team crumble while its city rival continued to rise. Now, they're in the World Series against one of our division rivals. I don't like rooting for the Cubs, but I certainly don't want to see the Indians win either. Plus, the Cubs are still a Chicago team, so I reluctantly decided to give them my support. No, I am not a bandwagon fan. I'm not even a fan at all. Come next season, I'll still be the same unabashed White Sox fan I've always been (except for a time in early childhood because a lot of my friends were Cubs fans.) And I'll still trash talk the Cubs as well.

This certainly is historic, but it has led some people to forget the great White Sox run in 2005. A few sports networks stated it was Chicago's first World Series in 71 years. While it has been 71 years since the Cubs have been in it, the Sox won it in 2005, going 11-1 in the playoffs and sweeping the Astros in the World Series. And that makes me angry. The Sox's run should not be forgotten and overshadowed by the Cubs. Yet, as a Sox fan, I'm used to the team being overshadowed, and not just by the Cubs. Paul Konerko's retirement, an event that still makes me a little wistful, was overshadowed by Jeter's retirement. Still, it was angering seeing people forget the Sox win in 2005.

Remember Chicago, there's two Major League teams in Chicago, and the White Sox will be back with vengeance. But until then, enjoy the World Series. I wish the Cubs good luck for no, at least until the new season begins.



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