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Mar 2021
38m 28s

The Curse of the Billy Goat

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Bad luck is everywhere in the world of sports. But perhaps a famous curse centers around the Chicago Cubs, who didn't win the World Series for 71 years... all because they insulted a goat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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