From: erics@netcom.com (Eric Smith)
Subject: Re: And America's Team is....But Why?
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kingoz@camelot.bradley.edu (Orin Roth) writes:

>   Well, my guess is because America loves underdogs. Every year, no matter
>   the Cubs' talent or the predictions, they never (as close to never as
>   possible) win anything. Over the years, as the losing has mounted, America
>   has fallen in love with these perennial losers. The Cubs have more fans
>   in Chicago then some teams do worldwide. The Cubs have more fans 
>   worldwide than most of the teams in their division combined. 
>   An aura of excitement surrounds the Cubs at the beginning of the season
>   like no one else. (including the WS champs) It must be that Eternal Hope.

Actually I admired the spirit of the fan at the Cubs opener several years
ago who held up a sign that said "Wait Till Next Year".

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