Published 6/26/2009
by Kyle Golik
at Bleacher Report - MLB
Over the years the word curse has been used on franchises that haven't been able to win it all. The first two that come to mind: Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.
The Red Sox went from 1918 to 2004 without winning the World Series. It was said to be under the "Curse of the Bambino" when they "sold" Babe Ruth to the Yankees.
The Chicago Cubs who haven't won a world championship since 1908 has the longest championship drought in professional sports. Some say the franchised has been doomed by "The Curse of the Billy Goat," or from the Leon Durham incident or the Steve Bartman incident.
The one thing has been consistent with these franchises. They have ushered in great teams, great players and winning teams.
The Chicago Cubs have won seven National League pennants, earned countless division titles, and earned a wildcard berth in 1998. They have seen great players come through Wrigley as well: Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Dave Kingman, Ferguson Jenkins, Billy Williams, Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg, ...
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