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October 15, 2003: For the 95th time, it's 'Wait 'Til Next Year' for the Chicago Cubs – Society for American Baseball Research
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Moises Alou shows his unique stance as he bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Cubs home opener Monday, April 12, 2004 at Wrigley field in Chicago, Illinois. The
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Forgiving the 'goat' of a playoff past
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October 15, 2003: For the 95th time, it's 'Wait 'Til Next Year' for the Chicago Cubs – Society for American Baseball Research
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Infamous Bartman Foul Ball - Chicago Cubs vs. Florida Marlins - October 14, 2003
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Moises Alou on infamous Bartman play in 2003 playoffs (Cubs vs. Marlins)
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Marlins knock out Cubs in 11th
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October 7, 2003: Mike Lowell's 11th-inning blast gives Marlins 1-0 lead in NLCS – Society for American Baseball Research