Cubs' Curse: Myth or Sinister Force?

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'The Curse of the Billy Goat: A True Crime Mystery in Wrigleyville'

Prologue: The Hex That Haunted Chicago

For over a century, the Chicago Cubs were synonymous with heartbreak. Between 1945 and 2016, the team endured a championship drought so infamous it became the stuff of legend—blamed not on poor management or bad luck, but on a supernatural curse cast by a scorned tavern owner.

But was the Curse of the Billy Goat just a myth… or was there something darker at play?

The Crime Scene: October 6, 1945 – World Series, Game 4

The Cubs were leading the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in the Series, playing at Wrigley Field. Billy Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, arrived with his pet goat, Murphy, clutching two tickets (one for himself, one for the goat). But when the pair were denied entry—allegedly due to the goat’s odor—Sianis allegedly stood before the gates, raised his hands, and declared:

'Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more!'

From that moment on, the Cubs collapsed, losing the Series… and wouldn’t return for 71 years.

The Evidence: A Trail of Misfortune

Was it a curse—or something more sinister? Let’s examine the facts:

The Black Cat Incident (1969) – As the Cubs led the NL East, a black cat circled Ron Santo in the on-deck circle at Shea Stadium. The Cubs collapsed immediately after. Coincidence… or a supernatural hit?

Bartman’s Interference (2003) – Five outs from the World Series, fan Steve Bartman deflected a foul ball, sparking a 8-run Marlins rally. Death threats followed. Was he a scapegoat… or a pawn in the curse’s game?

The 108-Year Drought – The number 108 is sacred in Hinduism… and also the years between Cubs championships. A cosmic joke—or deliberate numerology?

The Suspects: Who Cursed the Cubs?

Billy Sianis – The tavern owner swore vengeance. But was he just a showman… or did he truly wield dark power? His family later performed a 'reverse curse' in 1984—yet the Cubs still fell short.

The Gamblers – In 1945, the mob had deep ties to baseball. Did Sianis have underworld connections who ensured the Cubs’ failure?

Wrigley Field Itself – Some believe the ivy-covered walls hold ghosts of past failures, binding the team in an endless loop of defeat.

The Break in the Case: 2016

On November 2, 2016, the Cubs finally broke the curse, winning the World Series in a heart-stopping Game 7. But how?

The Ritual: A fan buried a reverse-curse goat near Wrigley Field in 2015.

The Blood Moon: Game 7 occurred under a rare lunar eclipse—an omen of change.

The Comeback: Down 3-1 in the Series, the Cubs clawed back. Was the curse’s power fading?

Or… did someone lift it?

The Verdict: Case Still Open?

Officially, the curse is dead. But true crime and baseball share one truth: some mysteries never fully close.

Did the Cubs’ victory truly break the hex… or was the curse just biding its time?

Only the ghosts of Wrigley know for sure.

🔎 Want more true crime baseball stories? The Black Sox Scandal and Babe Ruth’s Called Shot are next…

Cubs' Curse: Myth or Sinister Force?

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