The past few months have been unforgettable for the Chicago Cubs. After over a century of pain and heartbreak, a group of characters banded together to take down the greatest curse in professional sports history. It took 108 years. That’s how many times fans of this beloved team had to watch another baseball franchise hoist the championship trophy.
Now it’s finally their turn, and the players have one last feather to place in their caps: actual Cubs World Series rings. Most people are too busy still celebrating or moving on to the start of the 2017 season. They haven’t bothered to ask the simple yet profound question. What could these rings look like? Considered they will commemorate a piece of incredible history, one would think they should be memorable.
According to recent reports from Buster Olney of ESPN, there is one fine little detail that has been agreed upon. To say it might be one last thumbing of the nose at the curse would be an understatement.
Each of the Cubs' championship rings will contain 108 diamonds–1 for each of the years in the team's title drought before they won in '16.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) April 9, 2017
Cubs World Series rings are honoring history
If ever there were something more appropriate, it would take great genius to find. Teams often use the diamond structure of a ring to tell a story. Just look at the intricacy behind the 2016 Cavaliers rings after they won the NBA title.
“In the background of the interlocking logo are 100 diamonds that represent the number of Cavaliers playoff victories in the team’s history to win a championship. Cascading the right and left edges are 46 diamonds (23 per side) which represent the 46 years that Cavs organization has been in existence (1970-2016).”
The Cubs World Series rings, with respect to Cleveland, are even more special. The fact that they are not letting go of how committed the fans have remained despite so many dark years is both parts touching and inspiring. Only a select few many in baseball history will be able to wear that jewelry, which makes them quite a special group. It will be fitting to know that the 108 diamonds wasn’t all about filling space.
It was about honoring history.
