Just imagine, Back To The Future II was just one year off.
No question, after one of the most thrilling World Series games in history, the Cubbies beat the Cleveland Indians Wednesday night 8-7. It’s their first World Series title since 1908.
Wednesday’s game went 10 innings, had a rain delay, and even a crazy dinger from ‘grandpa.‘ It was an anxiety attack, a heart attack and pure euphoria rolled into one. And it finally kills the ‘curse of the billy goat’ while also letting Steve Bartman off the hook.
They’re the first World Series team since the ’85 Royals to come back in the Series after being down three games to one. Harry Caray is up in heaven with a big smile on his face, knocking back a cold one.
Congrats, Cubs fans. Enjoy it. As insanely young and talented as this current Cubs team is, it may be another 108 years before you win another one.
Josh Helmuth is the editor of Crave Sports.
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Cubs WIN World Series
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Cubs fans embrace!
Chicago Cubs fans hug outside of Progressive Field after game 7 of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs defeated the Indians 8-7 in 10 innings for their first World Series championship in 108 years. (Photo by Justin Merriman/Getty Images)
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'Grandpa's' gets carried off the field following last game
David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Joe Maddon gets his first ring, wears dad's cap
Manager Joe Maddon of the Chicago Cubs reacts after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Bill Murray and Theo celebrate
Bill Murray and President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein of the Chicago Cubs celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Cubs celebrate first WS title in 108 years
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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The last out
The Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Murray celebrates with fans
Bill Murray celebrates with Chicago Cubs fans in the stands after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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The 'Curse of the Billy Goat' no more!
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate in the stands after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Slugger Kris Bryant celebrates with his fiancee
Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with his fiancee on the field after defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Cubs win!
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate in the stands after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Rizzo catches the last out
Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after catching the final out to defeat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series Progressive Field on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Cubs win their 3rd World Series title
Members of the Chicago Cubs celebrate defeating the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.(Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Cubs fans swarmed Cleveland Wednesday night
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside the Progressive Field after the game 7 of the World Series between Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 2, 2016. The Cubs win the World Series championship after 108 years. (Photo by Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Police celebrate with fans
Policemen celebrate with Chicago Cubs after the game 7 of the World Series between Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 2, 2016. The Cubs win the World Series championship after 108 years. (Photo by Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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Wrigleyville gone wild
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series on November 2, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs 8-7 victory landed them their first World Series title since 1908. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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108 year wait for this
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series on November 2, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs 8-7 victory landed them their first World Series title since 1908. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Fans celebrate outside Wrigley
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series on November 2, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs 8-7 victory landed them their first World Series title since 1908. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Takin' it to the streets
Chicago fans take to the streets to celebrate the Chicago Cubs 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland in 10th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series, near Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois early on November 3, 2016.Ending America's longest sports title drought in dramatic fashion, the Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series since 1908 by defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a 10-inning thriller that concluded early on November 3. / AFP / Tasos Katopodis (Photo credit should read TASOS KATOPODIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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1907, 1908 ... 2016
Chicago fans celebrate the Chicago Cubs 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland in 10th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series, outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois early on November 3, 2016.Ending America's longest sports title drought in dramatic fashion, the Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series since 1908 by defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a 10-inning thriller that concluded early on November 3. / AFP / Tasos Katopodis (Photo credit should read TASOS KATOPODIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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More celebrating
Chicago celebrate the Chicago Cubs 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland in 10th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series, near Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois early on November 3, 2016.Ending America's longest sports title drought in dramatic fashion, the Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series since 1908 by defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a 10-inning thriller that concluded early on November 3. / AFP / Tasos Katopodis (Photo credit should read TASOS KATOPODIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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Chicago Cubs: 2016 World Series Champions
Chicago fans celebrate the Chicago Cubs 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland in 10th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series, outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois early on November 3, 2016.Ending America's longest sports title drought in dramatic fashion, the Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series since 1908 by defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a 10-inning thriller that concluded early on November 3. / AFP / Tasos Katopodis (Photo credit should read TASOS KATOPODIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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Still more celebrating
Chicago fans celebrate the Chicago Cubs 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland in 10th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series, at Sluggers Bar near Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois early on November 3, 2016.Ending America's longest sports title drought in dramatic fashion, the Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series since 1908 by defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a 10-inning thriller that concluded early on November 3. / AFP / Tasos Katopodis (Photo credit should read TASOS KATOPODIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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Cubs fans on the ultimate high
A Chicago fan sits on top a street pole as people gather to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland in game seven of the 2016 World Series, outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois late on November 2, 2016.Ending America's longest sports title drought in dramatic fashion, the Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series since 1908 by defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a 10-inning thriller that concluded early on November 3. / AFP / Tasos Katopodis (Photo credit should read TASOS KATOPODIS/AFP/Getty Images)
