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``World Series champion Cubs'' . . . . No longer an unfamiliar ring
Ordinarily, TMGcollegesports.com is all about words and college sports. And no jewelry. But since the Cubs have won the…
Ordinarily, TMGcollegesports.com is all about words and college sports. And no jewelry.
But since the Cubs have won the World Series for the first time in 108 years, I thought you might be interested in seeing their championship rings.
They’re kinda cool. . .
I also want to salute my friends and colleagues at the Chicago Sun-Times for putting together these photos and explanations. Here's the online version.
