Finally! After 108 years, the Chicago Cubs has won the World Series once again. It was 5 whole hours of anticipation, but it was worth it. Finally, this year’s team achieved what a few others only came so close to in the past, but never really grabbed.
The Curse of the Billy Goat
What caused the drought in the first place? Well, as any sports fan would know, the industry would always have a few superstitions here and there, and apparently, the Cubs was a victim of it.
William Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, was enjoying game 4 of the 1945 World Series at Wrigley Field. Although this seems like a normal affair, what wasn’t acceptable was the fact that he had his pet goat, Murphy, with him at the time.
Understandably, the goat’s odor bothered all the fans around them. Because of this, Sianis was asked to leave the stadium.
This incident sparked the belief that the Cubs were cursed. People say that as Sianis was leaving the premises, he vowed that the Cubs would never win again. It was unclear at the time whether he was referring to the World Series, or to a National League Pennant. Evidently, the belief that the curse was in action was emphasized even more by the 108-year drought the team experienced.
How Chicago Wins as a City
So what do people from Chicago gain from all this, aside from the fact that they now hold the title once again? Finally, there’s something more to be excited about when people think about visiting Chicago. Wrigley Field tours have not exactly been on top of the list for people who aren’t really interested in the sport, but this win could turn out to be the site’s turning point.
Chicago has a lot of beautiful architecture, and a lot of cultural spots to see. This win after such a long drought is just the thing that would boost tourism around the city even more.
Going Around Chicago
If you plan on visiting Chicago anytime soon, there are a lot of ways for you to enjoy the city. You can experience real Chicago living by taking the L, or you can rent a bike and take advantage of the picturesque city. Even better, you can hire a Universal Taxi to take you around town. Cabbies, after all, are among the best tour guides you can ever find.
Download the Universal Taxi app and book your trip in advance. You can also book a cab anytime, anywhere, to save you from the trouble of having to flag down random taxis down the street. Once your driver has picked you up, make sure you add Wrigley Field on your list of must-sees. From there, your cabbie can start suggesting places you can visit next.
You can also ask cabbies where you can dine and shop. They’re bound to show you a few secrets that only locals know. And before you know it, you can start sharing unique Chicago experiences that nobody else but a local would know about.