With the two most historic underdogs of all time battling it out, this year’s World Series is sure to put the “classic”, in fall classic. Both of these teams have climbed and clawed their way to the top of their respective leagues, and now are trying their best to clinch the title. But this is no easy task when your team is said to be CURSED!!! One of these teams will rise from the proverbial ashes of their troubled past and kick their curse, while the other is destined for another decade or five of mediocrity. Will the curse of Rocky Colavito be able to hold the Windians back? Or does the goat of the Cubs spell doom for the beloved boys from the north side? We’re here to break it down.
| The Curse of the Billy Goat | The Curse of Rocky Colavito | |
| Origin | Placed on the Cubs in 1945 when Billy Sianis was kicked out of the world series for his goat disturbing fellow fans…now every Oxi day is a bring your bovid to the ballpark day! | Bestowed upon the Indians after they traded Rocky Colavito to the Detroit Tigers for Harvey Kuenn…since then it’s been bad news for the Indians. |
| Beatin’ the bane | Well when you insult an old Greek man’s goat, you must pay the repercussions, or maybe just spray some windex on it? | Seems like a sacrifice of a chicken to Jobu might not be enough, but whatever you do, do not steal his rum…very bad |
CUBS: We’re sure Murphy the goat had no idea his pugnacious odor was going to be the undoing of the beloved bubblegum boys. However the revamped Cubbies, led by their new fearless leader Clark the cub, might be able to put their past haunts behind them using some old school witchcraft. Look for some hidden ball tricks and maybe even some voodoo vaseline on the pitcher’s cap to give them an edge.
INDIANS: We’ll see if the curse of the great home run champion of 1959 holds up, but Cleveland also has some other demons to flush out as well. The little known curse of Chief Wahoo, along with the calamity that is Cleveland sports (although things are looking up), pose formidable opponents wherever the gang turns. Maybe it’s really the curse of fiery lake? Watch out for the Indians to use whatever means necessary to beat the burden, whether it’s KFC to go, or sacrificing “Trader” Lane’s book to successful general managing.
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