“We hope this provides closure on an unfortunate chapter of the story that has perpetuated throughout our quest to win a long-awaited World Series. While no gesture can fully lift the public burden he has endured for more than a decade, we felt it was important Steve knows he has been and continues to be fully embraced by this organization. After all he has sacrificed, we are proud to recognize Steve Bartman with this gift today.” In an absolutely great move, the Chicago Cubs just issued a World Series ring to Steve Bartman. (And if you don’t know who Steve Bartman is, good, he probably prefers it that way.)

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