FIRST WORD

WE HOPE THIS PROVIDES CLOSURE ON AN UNFORTUNATE CHAPTER OF THE STORY THAT HAS PERPETUATED THROUGHOUT OUR QUEST TO WIN A LONGAWAITED WORLD SERIES.”

From a statement by the Cubs to WGN saying the team is awarding a 2016 World Series ring to infamous fan Steve Bartman. He is remembered for deflecting a foul ball that left fielder Moises Alou unsuccessfully dived for in the stands during Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS. It proved to be a key play in keeping the Cubs out of the World Series.