The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

(Bloomberg) – Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo had just recorded the final out of the World Series, ending the longest championship drought in major U.S. professional sports.

Before high-fiving any teammates, however, Rizzo took care of business: He reached back with his left hand and placed the baseball in his back pocket for safekeeping.


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