97-Year-Old Chicago Fan Sees Cubs In World Series For First Time Since 1945

One Chicago Cubs fan has waited 71 years to return to Wrigley Field to watch his beloved team. Jim Schlegel, 97, was at the last World Series appearance of the Cubs in 1945 when they lost to the Detroit Tigers. Schlegel had just gotten back from serving his country in World War II. He's a Pearl Harbor survivor and still has the ticket stubs to his last Wrigley appearance. Schlegel and his son, Bill, attended the game right from the front row. #InsideEdition

[bigwin]

-Survived Pearl Harbor
-Saw Cubs in Two World Series

Lucky... Someone get this man a lottery ticket.

[ben]

Update: He's still alive at age 101
Edit: If y'all want to google him yourself, his name is Jim Schlegel

Update 2: He passed away on the 4th of January this year.

[theburgernoder]

What an absolute unit, survived through a war and got to see his favorite team in a World Series.

[robertroark]

I still cant believe it wow I just wish my Grandfather was around

[jimmyproffitt]

Anyone whi served in the army, i have instant respect for.

[cookieman]

This is the kinda thing that makes me happy

[JasonNation]

I'm a Red Sox fan but was pulling for the Cubs. I'm glad they won, no more Gambino curses! No more billy goat curses!

[TWELVE-TAILS]

I'm glad to hear that man got to see the Cubs win the world series since 1908. I think that made him the happiest man in the world!😊

[Shelver]

I like this....a feel good story. Need more stories like this nowadays.

[joshuahansel]

My grandpa was the biggest fan of the cubs. He had a stroke at a young age. He learned everything again and did good. Then in 2016 he got diagnosed with cancer. He passed away a few months before the cubs won. My family believes he helped them win. RIP grandpa. Love you!!😘❤️

[emeraldflame]

Even though I’m an Indians fan...




Glad to see this man finally see something he can cherish for the rest of his life.

[LopsidedPasta]

I'm about to cry! Sir we won! The Cubs won!

[CarlosChavez-fsmz]

Something about seeing elders happy warms my heart

[InfamousCrimeLocations]

Rooting for the cubs from WA state. So happy they won. Great battle!!

[RONALDB]

He got to see them become World Champions!

[isitoveryet]

I don't know why it took 3 years for this to pop up in my recommends, but it's so precious ❤
I hope Jim's going strong & hits triple digits!!

[jakesalvadore]

Jim he was awesome and he served the army such a great guy

[l-wolverine]

RIP Jim Schlegel!!!

Thank You for your years of service, that your final years were rewarded with this great moment, and that we truly believe you passed away a very happy & proud man.

[zacharydeanherronismyson]

Bless this man
-pearl harbor Survivor
- saw them in two World Series

I’m so happy he was able to live long enough and I’m happy that he’s happy

[KMason-znsc]

This is a story worth watching. This man's quote summed it up. God bless Mr. Schlegel, and on behalf of so many others, thank you for your service, sir.