Things that have happened since the last time the Cubs have won the World Series:
Radio was invented
TV was invented
Baseball added 14 teams
George Burns celebrated his 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th and 100th birthdays.
Haley’s Comet passed Earth… twice.
Harry Caray was born… and died. Incredible, but true.
The NBA, NHL and NFL were formed, and Chicago teams won championships in each league.
Man landed on the moon
Sixteen US presidents were elected.
There were 11 amendments added to the Constitution.
Prohibition was created, and repealed.
The Titanic was built, set sail, sank, was discovered, and became the subject of major motion pictures
Wrigley Field was built and becomes the oldest park in the National League.
Flag poles were erected on Wrigley Field
A combination of 40 summer & winter Olympics have been held.
Thirteen baseball players have won the Triple Crown
Bell bottoms came in style, went out of style, and came back in style.
The Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Florida Marlins have ALL won the World Series.
The Cubs played 14,153 regular-season games
Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Oklahoma, and New Mexico were added to the Union.
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