The 86-Year Red Sox Championship Drought

The Boston Red Sox endured an 86-year title drought blamed on a supernatural curse. Fans believed the team was hexed after they sold star player Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1920.

This long wait for a victory became one of the most famous legends in all of sports history. The Red Sox had been a powerhouse team before the sale, but they struggled for decades afterward while the Yankees flourished. Supporters often jokingly referred to the misfortune as the Curse of the Bambino. The streak finally ended in 2004 when the team won the World Series, famously laying the long-standing myth to rest.