1932-- The Cubs lose Game 3 of the World Series to the Yankees at Wrigley as Babe Ruth allegedly points to centerfield and calls his home run off pitcher Charlie Root. The Cubs get swept the next day, and Ruth's "called shot" becomes legendary, whether it actually happened or not.
1945-- The Cubs lose Game 4 of the World Series to the Tigers after Billy Goat Tavern owner Billy Sianis is denied admission to Wrigley because he refuses to leave his smelly goat, Sonovia, outside. After the Cubs lose in seven games, Sianis sends a wire to the Cubs' owner: "Who smells now?" Sianis places a curse on the team, saying they will never play in a World Series again.
So far, they haven't.
1969-- The Cubs blow an 8 1/2 game lead over the Mets in the National League East, along with their best opportunity in 24 years to get back to the World Series. When a black cat crosses paths with Ron Santo near the on-deck circle Sept. 9 at Shea Stadium, the die is cast. It remains the most epic of the Cubs failures.
As much as I like the Cubs, I have to admit that I wasn't watching too much baseball this year as I was still in mourning for the White Sox collapse in 1967.
Crying In My Beer. --Cooter
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