From the October 11, 2015, Chicago Tribune "Cubs' Ghosts: An illustrated guide to goats, gloves and more" by Paul Sullivan and Rick Tuma.
Just in time for Halloween, things that go bump in the night and scare the Cub faithful.
"Funny things have happened to the Cubs over the last century or so on their way to a world championship, conspiring to deprive fans of the ultimate celebration every year. Whether it's a lost fly ball in the sun, a called shot, a black cat, a smelly goat or a momentum-shifting foul ball, it's always something.
"Here are 10 of the most miserable moments in Cubs history:"
1929-- The Cubs lead the Philadelphia A's 8-0 in game 4 of the World Series before the A's score ten runs in the 8th for a 10-8 lead. Star outfielder Hack Wilson loses not one, but two fly balls in the sun, one that leads to a 3-run, inside-the-park home run.
Two weeks later, the stock market crashes, starting the Great Depression, but Cubs fans already have a head start.
--CootBoo
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