The Seventy Year Goat Sports Curse

A pet goat was kicked out of a Chicago Cubs game in 1945, triggering a legendary curse. The team reportedly would never win a world title again, a hex that haunted the franchise for the next seven decades.

During the 1945 World Series, an irate tavern owner was evicted because his goat smelled too offensive for other fans. He declared that the Cubs would never win again, and the team subsequently suffered a heartbreaking dry spell that lasted until their 2016 victory. This strange tale became a cultural staple in baseball history, representing the deep superstition found in professional sports. Many fans were relieved when the drought finally ended after 71 long years.