There is a rumored curse that hangs over Chicago's Wrigley Field. After a Cubs fan named Bill "Billy Goat" Sianis pronounced a curse over the Chicago Cubs back in 1945, the team has been haunted by the animal. That curse has now been the subject of a prank Wednesday, as a severed goat head was mailed to the stadium, addressed to owner Tom Ricketts.
An unidentified man in an unmarked truck dropped off the package to the stadium. The Cubs have confirmed the delivery and were able to catch the act on surveillance footage. Cubs spokesman Julian Green told local news the police were called immediately when the package was discovered and now an investigation has been launched.
The goat image has haunted fans since the purposed curse back in 1945. Sianis went to Wrigley Field to support the team during their series with the Detroit Tigers during the playoffs. He bought two tickets for Game 4, one for himself and one for his goat who he thought would bring the team good luck. However, ushers stopped Sianis from entering into the stadium saying that the goat stinks and could not be let in. Sianis then yelled, "The Cubs ain't gonna win no more." He has since become a legend.
The Cubs went on to lose the series against Detroit and have never been back since. Their last World Series championship was in 1908. It is the longest championship drought in sport's history.
The Chicago Cubs record certainly proves the old story true, The team went 61-101 last season, earning the nickname of the Lovable Losers. Fans have attempted to end the curse but creating charities such as Reverse the Curse which donates goats to impoverished communities around the world. Last season, five Cubs fans took a goat on a cross country trip in an attempt to lift the curse as well.
Rickett is currently negotiating with the city and local neighborhood businesses about a $300 million renovation to Wrigley Field. The team desires to play more night games and a renovation would help that. They had hoped to reach a deal prior to the 2013 season, however negotiations are still ongoing.
