On the night of November 2nd, 2016, veteran play-by-play man Joe Buck said the words, “This is gonna be a tough play…Bryant, the Cubs…” — cue darkness. What followed was a mob of Chicago Cubs’ rushing the field, celebrating like children.
Meanwhile, fans in attendance and millions watching at home were overcome by a wave of emotions. I, myself, remember my face going numb as my Father pulled me to him before tears flowed.
Not only because we were celebrating for ourselves but for his Father and other Cubs’ fans who passed on before this night. Family.