The 2005 World Series victory by the Chicago White Sox ended an 88-year championship drought, stemming from their last title in 1917. After the infamous Black Sox Scandal in 1919 and a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1959, wait for a championship was long. Comparatively, the Chicago Cubs faced an even longer 108-year gap between titles, ending a legendary curse. The Cubs showcased their dominance in the early 1900s, winning consecutive championships in 1907 and 1908 after initially losing to the White Sox in 1906.
The White Sox's 2005 World Series victory marked the end of 88 years without a championship, breaking the history of frustration stemming back to 1919.
The Chicago Cubs endured a 108-year championship drought before finally breaking their curse, highlighting the long history of ups and downs for both teams.
In the early years, the Cubs thrived, securing back-to-back titles in 1907 and 1908 after an initial disappointment against the White Sox in 1906.
Notably, the 1907 World Series included a rare tie game, showcasing the unique challenges of pre-lit baseball and the resilience of the Cubs.
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