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Marty Brennaman: Cubs Fans Are the Most Obnoxious in Major League Baseball
Marty Brennaman: Cubs Fans Are the Most Obnoxious in Major League Baseball
Everyone hates their rivals. It's understandable. It's a natural byproduct of cheering for your own team; if you stand in the way of my team's success, and you do so on a regular basis, I'm probably going to hate you. Fine. But who knew Marty Brennaman had these sorts of issues with Chicago Cubs fans? After a weird, impromptu throwback fest last night (HT to my buddy Josh) -- which was funny ...
2 Comments
  • cubfan cubfan
    +1

    Hey Marty, go f%*#2 yourself. Have a wonderful year with Dusty.

    Hated Cub fan

    Posted 4/18/2008 respond (flag)
  • mrmmitch mrmmitch
    +1

    I would have to agree with Marty. THe Cubs are bad enough to be hated by EVERYBODY! I think throwing about 18 balls onto the field at one time is outragious!

     

    Posted 8/1/2009 respond (flag)
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