Cub fans of FReeperland, explain the goat, please.

1 posted on 02/25/2004 2:50:02 PM PST by foreverfree

On OCT. 6TH 1945 a greek tavern owner by the name of William "BILLY GOAT" SIANIS (that was his nickname because of the goatee he always had) bought box seats for himself and his goat Murphy for the 4th game of the WORLD SERIES.

The Cubs had won 2 out of 3 in Detroit and were favored to win it all in Chicago. In the past Billy Goat had always been allowed to bring his goat to the games, besides Murphy had his own ticket. This time, however, as Sianis walked into Wrigley Field the ushers prevented his entry, telling him that no goats were allowed. When Billy Goat asked for an appeal directly to owner P.K. Wrigley, P.K. told them to allow Billy Goat in but not Murphy. When Billy Goat asked why, they said, "Because the goat smells."That upset Sianis and standing in front of Wrigley Field in retaliation, he raised both hands and said, "Cubs, they not gonna win anymore. They never gonna be another World Series played at Wrigley Field."

Casting what has become known as the "BILLY GOAT CURSE" over the Cubs. Subsequently, the Tigers won the next 3 games and the series and the Cubs have never been back. The Cubs' loss prompted Billy Goat to send a telegram to P.K. Wrigley asking, "Who smells now?"

2 posted on 02/25/2004 3:31:18 PM PST by So Cal Rocket (If consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds, John F. Kerry’s mind must be freaking enormous)

To: So Cal Rocket

:-0 I need not say more! Thanks, So Cal!

foreverfree

3 posted on 02/25/2004 6:07:34 PM PST by foreverfree

Basically, it is their "scapegoat" as to why the scrubbies are almost always so pathetic.

Same thing as with that stupid ball they are going to destroy.

Not that I am biased or anything.

4 posted on 02/25/2004 6:11:41 PM PST by CARDINALRULES (Stopping at third base adds no more to the score than striking out.)

To: foreverfree; So Cal Rocket

5 posted on 02/25/2004 8:07:53 PM PST by Charles Henrickson (I grew up near Wrigley Field.)

To: Charles Henrickson

That cursed beast!

Away with it!

Go CUBS!!!

6 posted on 02/26/2004 10:09:07 AM PST by Chummy (Smokes for Votes, Bingo for Doyle, Casinos, Now, a Boozy AG - What happened to Wisconsin is the Dems)

The curse is the only explaination for the cubbie follies. Don't blame Steve Bartman, it was the curse....

7 posted on 02/26/2004 3:24:27 PM PST by Always Right

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