Will this be the year, Cubs fans? Another Spring Training is here and the Curse of Murphy the Billy Goat is in its 70th year!
Remember last year that Kris Bryant started the year down on the farm with a goat? He went on to win Rookie of the Year.
Remember how hot the Cubs were heading into the playoffs, only to be eliminated by a guy named “Murphy”?
How much more proof do you need that the Curse of Murphy the Billy Goat is REAL!!!
Future Curse Breaker?
Cheezborgers and beer or stuck in traffic?
Gee, that’s a tough one.
We’ll even put a curse on your boss, if it’ll make you feel better.
70 years ago, Billy “Goat” Sianis brought his pet goat, Murphy, to the game, hoping to bring his team good luck. Since then, several “Murphys” have horned their way into the legacy of The Billy Goat Curse.
Check out this article that chronicles all of the events that have included “Murphy”, from David Murphy to the 1984 Cubs losing 3 in a row at Jack Murphy Stadium:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/murphy-curse-haunting-cubs-article-1.2401124
It’s time for Murphy to butt out! So, let the goat in and #ReverseTheCurse
