With One Game Left, Cubs Fans Raring To Go In Wrigleyville
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cubs faithfuls who couldn't make it to Cleveland for Game 7 of the World Series might head to Wrigleyville in hopes of witnessing history.
The Cubs might be on the road, but the neighborhood around Wrigley Field will be filled with excitement Wednesday night; either the Cubs will end a 108-year drought, or the Indians will win their first MLB title in 68 years.
"Throw some good vibes the Cubs' way," Cubs fan Debbie Decker said outside the stadium Wednesday morning. "This is just amazing. I think the whole city is just electric right now, especially this neighborhood. We're just so proud, whatever the outcome tonight."
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The iconic marquee at Wrigley Field had two simple words: "Cubs Win!" Fans were flocking to the Friendly Confines to take pictures ahead of the decisive final game of the Fall Classic.
"It's going to stay there; and it's this year, and the following year,"Santiago Garcia said. "We are a young team, and I think we have great future."
Garcia is so sure the Cubs will "Fly The W" again Thursday night that he was wearing a white mask with a blue Cubs face logo and a W on both sides.
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From toddlers in strollers to a group of nurses who drove down from Skokie, fans wanted to soak it all in Wednesday morning, after the Cubs pummeled the Indians, 9-3, in Game 6 on Tuesday to even the series after falling in a 3-1 hole.
Cucbs fan Russ Muits has painted 20 manhole covers with the red, white and blue Cubs logo, unashamed of his allegiance.
"People love it, and it actually washes off," he said. "We've had a number of people say, 'Hey, you should leave it.'"
Muits has started a project called Storm Print City. He said Cubs owner Tom Ricketts autographed one of his canvas paintings.