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2. The Smile Seen Around The World
I don’t think Bryant needs any help going down as one of the best players in Cubs history but the number two GIF will forever cement him into the glorious history of the team. The Cubs were clinging to a one-run lead in the bottom of the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series and were desperately trying to finish the game. They already choked away a two-run lead two innings earlier but now was their chance to FINALLY close the door and break the longest drought in professional sports history.
With a runner on first base, Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery threw a nasty curve to Cleveland batter Michael Martinez who hit a slow roller to Bryant at third. As you can see, Bryant was smiling as he charged the ball.
Total boss move on his part by the way.
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As he gathered the ball in his glove before throwing to first to end the game, Bryant’s right foot slipped out from underneath him which caused his throw to sail a bit higher than expected. Thank the man upstairs that Anthony Rizzo is all of 6’3″ because all he had to do was get on his tip toes to catch Bryant’s throw which finally gave the Cubs a World Series championship.
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