1945 - The Original 16

The Cubs were favorites to win the Series because the Chicago team had 50 years of Pennant victories and had appeared in 15 previous World Series matchups. Just before the first pitch of the game, some fans complained about the stink coming from the billy goat. Wrigley Field officials ejected Sianis and his pet goat from the stands. After the Tigers went on to beat the Cubs, Sianis allegedly telegraphed chewing gum magnate and Cubs owner Philip Wrigley. Sianis wrote, “You are going to lose this World Series and you are never going to win another World Series again. You are never going to win a World Series again because you insulted my goat.
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1945 World Series - Detroit Tigers 4 - Chicago Cubs 2

Chicago Cubs - 98 - 56
St. Louis Cardinals - 95 - 59
Brooklyn Dodgers - 87 - 67
Pittsburgh Pirates - 82 - 72
New York Giants - 78 - 74
Boston Braves - 67 - 85
Cincinnati Reds - 61 - 93
Philadelphia Phillies - 46 - 108

Detroit Tigers - 88 - 65
Washington Senators - 87 - 67
St. Louis Browns - 81 - 70
New York Yankees - 81 - 71
Cleveland Indians - 73 - 72
Chicago White Sox - 71 - 78
Boston Red Sox - 71 - 83
Philadelphia Athletics - 52 - 98