After 108 years of hurt, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series on Wednesday night, bringing delirious joy to their fans across the United States and around the world.
In the build-up to the seven game series, there were plenty of famous fans who had been backing the Cubs to finally end their streak without a title, including Eddie Vedder, Michelle Obama, and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, all of whom congratulated the side after their victory.
Go @Cubs, go! Been rooting for you since I was a kid, and so incredibly proud tonight. #FlytheW -mo
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) November 3, 2016
Eddie Vedder - all the feels. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/j4VgPojkjG
— MLB (@MLB) November 3, 2016
They did it! 108 years later and the drought is finally over. Way to make history, @Cubs. #FlyTheW -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 3, 2016
The incumbent President even extended an invitation to the team to make the customary trip to the White House before he leaves, given that he's from Chicago himself.
It happened: @Cubs win World Series. That's change even this South Sider can believe in. Want to come to the White House before I leave?
— President Obama (@POTUS) November 3, 2016
Perhaps the man who has been the face of the Cubs' celebrity fan base, however, is one Bill Murray, who has suffered for a long time thanks to his support, and he was in great form last night as they claimed the historic victory.
He started off by celebrating the moment that the final, game-winning play was made in the stands among a sea of Cleveland Indians fans, but it wasn't long before he got down on to the field to celebrate with some of the players and other VIPs.
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Bill Murray overcome with joy the moment Cubs win World Series https://t.co/K3BNH7dyU5 pic.twitter.com/6kAAbtOTAX
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) November 3, 2016
One happy @Cubs fan. #BillMurray #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/qkcDd0QuLr
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 3, 2016
Of course, he made it into the locker room and, somehow, got his hands on a microphone for Fox Sports to conduct an interview with the team's president, Theo Epstein.
THIS IS AMAZING. Bill Murray interviews & celebrates with @Cubs' President Theo Epstein. #WorldSeries https://t.co/VVfUUEbbNb
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) November 3, 2016
He also soaked some of his now-fellow reporters in champagne, and took the chance to get a few words with some of the players, which included telling Jason Heyward that he earned a pretty significant pay check, in case he didn't already know.
Think Bill Murray would sign up for this day, every day?https://t.co/vNw7OXO1mA #CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/GnLzSijGkb
— MLB (@MLB) November 3, 2016
"You make a lot of money," Bill Murray tells Jason Heyward, who was paid $21 million this season. pic.twitter.com/MGzyqADOje
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) November 3, 2016
Avoid Bill Murray if you'd like to stay dry. pic.twitter.com/PI571esck8
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) November 3, 2016
In short, Bill might have a bit of a hangover today, but he's likely to say that it was all worth it.
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