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How long was the Cubs World Series drought?

How long was the Cubs World Series drought?

108 years
Cubs win first World Series in 108 years The long-awaited championship ends the longest title drought in North American professional sports history and ends the Cubs’ streak of seven straight World Series losses dating back to 1910.

What team has longest World Series drought?

Which MLB team has the longest World Series drought? With the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs breaking their respective curses this century, the longest World Series drought now belongs to the Cleveland Guardians.

How long did the Cubs go without winning a World Series until 2016?

44) of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2 in Cleveland. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

Which team did the Chicago Cubs beat to break their World Series drought?

Chicago Cubs End World Series Drought, Break the Curse With Historic Game 7 Win. And the curse is officially lifted! The Chicago Cubs pulled off a historic Game 7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, ending a 108-year drought.

What was the Cubs drought?

The Longest World Series Droughts In 2016, the Cubs broke one of the most famous curses in baseball history when they won the title to end a 108-year drought. The team they beat, the Indians, still hold the title as the baseball team that’s suffering through the longest World Series drought.

Which MLB team has the longest active playoff drought?

Longest Active Playoff Appearance Drought

  • Seattle Mariners, 20 Seasons (2002-Present) The Mariners own the longest postseason drought among all teams in the four major American sports leagues.
  • Philadelphia Phillies, 10 Seasons (2012-Present) It’s almost hard to believe Philadelphia’s fall from grace.

Which MLB team has the longest playoff drought?

Mariners, Phillies and MLB’s longest playoff droughts.

How many World Series did the Cubs lose?

Chicago Cubs Postseason Results

Year Record Result
2018 95-68 Lost NL Wild Card (Won 0 Rounds)
2017 92-70 Lost NL Championship Series (Won 1 Round)
2016 103-58 Won World Series
2015 97-65 Lost NL Championship Series (Won 2 Rounds)

What was the longest drought in MLB history?

107 Chicago Cubs
Longest World Series championship droughts through history

Seasons Team Drought Streak
107 Chicago Cubs 1909—2015
87 Chicago White Sox 1918—2004
85 Boston Red Sox 1919—2003
77 Philadelphia Phillies 1903—1979

Who has the longest championship drought in sports?

To make matters worse in Sacramento, the Kings set an NBA record for the longest playoff drought in league history. By ending the 2021-22 season with a 30-52 record, the Kings have failed to reach the postseason for 16 consecutive seasons.

Which MLB team has never won?

The Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are the only current MLB franchise that has never appeared in a World Series; the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Milwaukee Brewers have all played in the Series but have never won it.

What sports team has the longest playoff drought?

Why it matters: We’re currently witnessing the longest playoff drought in both NBA and NHL history. Longest playoff droughts (all-time): NBA: Kings — 16 seasons (2007-present) NHL: Sabres — 11 seasons (2012-present)

When did the Cubs lose the World Series?

September 11, 1918: The Cubs lose the World Series to the Boston Red Sox four games to two behind pitching sensation Babe Ruth.

How many times have the Chicago Cubs appeared in the World Series?

The Cubs, first known as the White Stockings, were a founding member of the NL in 1876, becoming the Chicago Cubs in 1903. Throughout the club’s history, the Cubs have played in a total of 11 World Series.

What team ended a 107 year championship drought with a win in 2016?

Longest World Series championship droughts through history

Seasons Team Next Title
107 Chicago Cubs 2016
87 Chicago White Sox 2005
85 Boston Red Sox 2004
77 Philadelphia Phillies 1980

Who broke the Cubs Curse?

Sam Sianis and his goat finally walked the grass of Wrigley Field, and in an effort to lift the curse Sam raised his hat and said, “The curse is lifted.” The Cubs won and won and won their way to their first post season game and division title in almost forty years.

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