Curse of the Billy Goat
baseball history
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The Curse of the Billy Goat is a legend associated with the Chicago Cubs baseball team. It originated in 1945 when tavern owner Billy Sianis was ejected from Wrigley Field with his goat during the World Series. Sianis allegedly cursed the franchise, and the Cubs did not return to the World Series for over 70 years. This superstition is often cited as a reason for the team's struggles throughout the latter half of the 20th century. The Cubs finally broke this long drought, winning the World Series in 2016.12
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