Kiichiro Sato, Associated PressIn this April 10, 2014 file photo, a life size archival photo is displayed on the outside of the left field wall along Waveland Avenue to showcase the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field as fans arrive at the ballpark before a baseball game between Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs in Chicago. Not since Oct. 10, 1945, has a World Series game been played at Wrigley Field in Chicago. As the World Series shifts to Chicago this weekend, all eyes are on the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues.
Mel Larson, Chicago Sun-Times via APIn this Oct. 10, 1945, photo, fans wait to buy bleacher tickets to the seventh game of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Associated Press fileIn this Oct. 4, 1945, file photo, Detroit Tigers leftfielder Hank Greenberg, left, and Chicago Cubs first baseman Phil Cavaretta, right, talk before Game 2 of baseball's World Series in Detroit.
Dave Pickoff, Associated Press fileIn this Sept. 9, 1969, file photo, a black cat stands in front of the Chicago Cubs dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in New York. As the Cubs take on the Mets in the hopes of getting to the World Series for the first time since 1945 and winning it for the first time since 1908, Cubs fans swear that this team will win, because of the way they play and not because a curse was lifted.
Associated Press fileDetroit Tiger second baseman Eddie Mayo slides safely across home plate in the eighth inning of the final World Series game here on Oct. 10, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. As Chicago Cubs catcher Mickey Livingston (11) bends to trap the outfield throw, which bounces in back of the plate toward Roy Cullenbine, right, next batter. The Tigers won the game 9-3 and the 1945 World Series Championship.
Larry Stoddard, Associated Press fileChicago Cubs relief pitcher Dick Selma jumps up and leads the bleachers fans to cheer for their favorites in Chicago on June 8, 1969. Selma isn't content sitting around waiting for a relief stint.
Associated Press fileLeft fielder Cleon Jones of the New York Mets goes up for long fly against wall at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 1, 1969. He caught it despite reach by Chicago Cubs' bleachers fans. Play came in second inning. Cubs' Paul Popovich hit it.
John Swart, Associated Press fileChicago Cub's pitcher Rick Sutcliffe wipes his brow Thursday, Aug. 3, 1984 during the game against the Monteral Expos in Chicago. The Cube won 3-2 giving Sutcliffe his sixth straight game and an 8-1 record since he joined the Cube from Cleveland on June 13, 1984.
John Swart, Associated Press fileChicago Cubs, players charge the mound as home plate umpire Fred Brocklander tries to pull New York Mets? pitcher Ed Lynch (36) from the melee in the fourth inning on Tuesday, August 7, 1984 in Chicago. The brawl erupted when Cubs batter Keith Moreland charged the mound after being hit by a pitch. No players were ejected.
Ray Stubblebine, Associated Press fileNew York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden is all smiles as he is congratulated by teammate Keith Hernandez after Gooden pitched a one hitter to beat the Chicago Cubs 10-0 at Shea Stadium in New York, Friday, Sept. 8, 1984. Gooden brought his record to 15-8 and broke Grover Cleveland Alexanders 1911 National League strikeout record for a rookie at 228. He had 11 strikeouts in the game.
Amy Sancetta, Associated Press fileIn this Oct. 14, 2003, file photo, Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou reaches into the stands unsuccessfully for a foul ball, as Cubs fan Steve Bartman also reaches for the ball, during the eighth inning during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series between the Cubs and the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Every postseason run by the Cubs is accompanied by a fear of failure for its diehard fans. But young supporters of the Cubs know little of billy goat curses and botched plays, and they are confident of a World Series win.
Morry Gash, Associated Press fileIn this Oct 14, 2003 file photo, Steve Bartman catches a ball as Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, at right, against the Florida Marlins in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the National League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Rex Arbogast, Associated PressA Chicago-area man sits in the same seat that Steve Bartman had for Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago. Providing only his first name and very few details, Bryan said he knew ahead of time he was sitting in the same spot Bartman made famous during Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, and he was just excited to root on the Cubs as they tried for their first pennant since 1945. Charles
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesAroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs forces out Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians at first base during the seventh inning in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesAddison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with Anthony Rizzo #44, Ben Zobrist #18 and Kyle Schwarber #12 after hitting a grand slam home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Gregory Shamus, Getty ImagesChicago Cubs fans react after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 9-3 to win Game Six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 1, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Charles Rex Arbogast, Associated PressChicago Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field in Chicago after the Cubs' 9-3 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Cleveland, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. The Cubs are scheduled to face the Indians in the decisive Game 7 Wednesday.
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In this April 10, 2014 file photo, a life size archival photo is displayed on the outside of the left field wall along Waveland Avenue to showcase the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field as fans arrive at the ballpark before a baseball game between Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs in Chicago. Not since Oct. 10, 1945, has a World Series game been played at Wrigley Field in Chicago. As the World Series shifts to Chicago this weekend, all eyes are on the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues.
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