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Blackhawks’ Rocky Wirtz congratulates Cubs on winning World Series

At long last, the marquee at Wrigley Field is lit up with the words “World Series Champions” for the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 to win the 2016 World Series on Wednesday night at Cleveland’s Progressive Field, ending the franchise’s 108-year drought. In addition to halting the longest title drought in baseball, the Cubs became the first club to overcome a 3-1 Series deficit since the 1985 Kansas City Royals, who defeated a certain baseball team from St. Louis.

Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz released a statement Thursday morning on the Cubs winning the World Series.