Since 1945, the last time the Cubs appeared in a World Series, the team has famously been the subject ofthe"Billy Goatcurse, " placed by a local tavern owner whose goat was denied entry that year to a Series game, despite having a ticket.
Sianis went to Wrigley Field to support the Cubs as they battled the Detroit Tigers in the World Series, according to his tavern's website, which dedicates a page to the legend oftheBillyGoatcurse.
Billy goats have struck mortal fear deep in the heart of an inveterate Cubs fan since 1945, after Chicago tavern owner Bill "Billy Goat" Sianis pronounced a curse on the club on October 6 of that year -- just a month after the end of World War II.