2. The Chicago Cubs Finally Break the Curse
A story that was 108 years in the making, the Chicago Cubs finally took home championship gold. Despite being an absolute powerhouse in the regular season, the Cubs still managed to seem like underdogs in the World Series. With the weight of Chicago on their shoulders, Joe Maddon and company managed to do something that 107 Cubs teams prior could not do. In 2016, we truly witnessed history. We witnessed the longest curse in baseball history be broken, and we finally saw the city of Chicago get their ultimate wish.
The thing that makes this so great is it is so much more than just sports. The people of Chicago have suffered for so long. Being one of the most dedicated fanbases, they stuck with the Cubbies even after seeing the crosstown rival White Sox win it all in 2005. People eat, sleep and breathe Cubs baseball, and to finally see their team win it all is something truly special. No more than 200 people have been alive to see both the 1908 and 2016 World Series, making the history seem all the more important.
However, despite being one of the most historical moments ever, the Cubs finally winning it all isn’t the best moment of 2016. Sure, the Cubs fans out there might be upset right now, but some things are more important than winning the World Series. Like I said, this is a game and we are all nothing more than people who share a similar love for the game. In this case, the game of baseball served as an outlet for something much more special.