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At last, Cubs win!

Updated 3:11 PM EDT, Fri November 4, 2016
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Chicago Cubs fans celebrate in the streets of Cleveland on Wednesday, November 2, after their team beat the Cleveland Indians to win their first World Series in <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F25%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Flast-cubs-world-series-win%2Findex.html" target="_blank">108 years.</a>
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate in the streets of Cleveland on Wednesday, November 2, after their team beat the Cleveland Indians to win their first World Series in 108 years.
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Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field on the north side of Chicago after the team's Game 7 win in Cleveland. The Cubs hadn't won the World Series since 1908.
Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field on the north side of Chicago after the team's Game 7 win in Cleveland. The Cubs hadn't won the World Series since 1908.
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Chicago Cubs celebrate in the clubhouse after the game. Outfielder Ben Zobrist was named Series MVP.
Chicago Cubs celebrate in the clubhouse after the game. Outfielder Ben Zobrist was named Series MVP.
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A Chicago fan straddles a street pole outside Wrigley Field as people gather to celebrate the Cubs' dramatic win.
A Chicago fan straddles a street pole outside Wrigley Field as people gather to celebrate the Cubs' dramatic win.
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Even though the game took place 268 miles away, Chicago fans packed the bars and streets around Wrigley Field to savor the moment.
Even though the game took place 268 miles away, Chicago fans packed the bars and streets around Wrigley Field to savor the moment.
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The Cubs had the best record in the majors in 2016 but had to overcome a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Indians.
The Cubs had the best record in the majors in 2016 but had to overcome a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Indians.
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Actor Bill Murray, a longtime Cubs fan, celebrates in the winning clubhouse with Theo Epstein, the team's president of baseball operations.
Actor Bill Murray, a longtime Cubs fan, celebrates in the winning clubhouse with Theo Epstein, the team's president of baseball operations.
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This Chicago Cubs fan seems like she can't believe it.
This Chicago Cubs fan seems like she can't believe it.
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Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field. The street party in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago went late into the night.
Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field. The street party in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago went late into the night.
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Cubs fans celebrate in Chicago. The team's long history of futility had many sports fans pulling for them. Even U.S. President Barack Obama, a fan of the rival Chicago White Sox, tweeted his congratulations.
Cubs fans celebrate in Chicago. The team's long history of futility had many sports fans pulling for them. Even U.S. President Barack Obama, a fan of the rival Chicago White Sox, tweeted his congratulations.
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Fans line the parade route in Chicago on Friday, November 4.
Fans line the parade route in Chicago on Friday, November 4.
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Members of the Cubs celebrate during a parade outside Wrigley Field.
Members of the Cubs celebrate during a parade outside Wrigley Field.
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Cubs fans celebrate during a rally in Chicago's Grant Park on November 4.
Cubs fans celebrate during a rally in Chicago's Grant Park on November 4.
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Young fans wait for the victory parade to start.
Young fans wait for the victory parade to start.
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Cubs catcher Miguel Montero hoists the championship trophy during the parade.
Cubs catcher Miguel Montero hoists the championship trophy during the parade.
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