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ESPN 100: Double Whammy

ESPN The Magazine

Tuesday, December 23, 2003

Imagine a conversation between a Cubs fan and a Red Sox fan on Sept. 11, 1918, the last day Red Sox Nation celebrated a World Series title. As they file out of Fenway, talking off the top of their bowlered heads, the winner is euphoric, the loser defiant: "We'll be back," says the Cubs backer. "We'll be waiting," replies the Sox fan. "We've won three of the past four World Series. And this fellow Ruth may turn out to be an even better hitter than pitcher." "Wait 'til next year," says the Cubs ...

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