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

[@bigwin2010]

-Survived Pearl Harbor -Saw Cubs in Two World Series Lucky... Someone get this man a lottery ticket.

[@yoboyjay7262]

Lol

[@venustianozunigasr.445]

Survived being a WW2 soldier too.

[@TylerStrandlie]

j3m1f8 hell yeah

[@lucad7900]

Ive seen the cubs play in two world series

[@Marigoldmoo]

D Mills he probably won’t need it with the luck he has he’s probably gonna live forever

[@nightruler666]

This mans life is finally complete

[@MkXNerd]

He dies one day later holding his ticket stub, smiling

[@louiswills475]

Good on him who would have fought he'd still be around long enough to witness the cubbies 71 years later in another World Series and finally breaking the 108 year drought. Amazing stuff and I just wonder how he was holding up when it was 9-9, the rain delay then the 10th inning. I'm sure it was Heaven for him. C'mon cubs back to back.

[@ClosedDoor35]

Wait really?

[@pathogenicobstacle32]

Vampirerockstar This man’s life is not complete

[@Harvie4ever]

Not yet Maybe he can get stubs for 2035

[@electrogonorhea]

This guy is literally history

[@finest_life9109]

Manny Salazar wdym?

[@charliedeganich1854]

@@finest_life9109 The guy fought in ww2 and saw the Cubs play in the world series in 1945 and 2016. Sounds like history to me

[@Tjkruse9889]

U think he is history my great great great aunt is still alive and she was born in 1915

[@AA-vn3ru]

@@Tjkruse9889 congratulations ?

[@AA-vn3ru]

@@Tjkruse9889 good job ? What do you want us to say ?

[@theburgernoder2441]

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

[@GassedUpCam_]

An absolute unit 😂😂 that made me laugh so hard. You’re right tho

[@loyaltychange4123]

hate to be that person but what do you mean by absolute unit?

[@theburgernoder2441]

@@loyaltychange4123 best way to describe it is a Man who’s a powerhouse

[@nathaneichenmiller5706]

Twice

[@ben6574]

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.

[@yoshi_ninja0533]

Do you have a link to a KZbin or an Instagram account. I’d love to see how he’s doing

[@coolkidsklibgaminggang_8275]

Made my day

[@jewellry]

how

[@TreyDZd]

@@jewellry witnessing a miracle adds a few more years to your life

[@weed9184]

:D

[@jimmyproffitt2556]

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

[@austincoburn7787]

Gamerboy70 my dad did

[@jimmyproffitt2556]

Austin Armstrong cool:) hope he stays safe:)

[@taylorkintigh7170]

Ivan it wasn't this man's choice I'm sure. he served in WWII. Most likely drafted.

[@sarahwarrick6361]

my great grand father and my dads dad were in ww2 my great grand father was in d day.

[@sarahwarrick6361]

my grant grand father was a medic in ww2 for usa

[@robertroark1804]

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

[@homelesshannah50]

I wish my dad was here he would have been thrilled

[@samanthalynn7238]

Robert Roark same I wish my Grandma was here with us. But they were with us, in our hearts. ❤️

[@gregbicknell5114]

Robert Roark omg I hate comments like this...

[@HeavyJ713]

I felt the same way about my grandfather and the astros when they won last year

[@sharonandeduardovlogsreact7078]

Same but sadlybi never got to see him

[@SFCityKids]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE !

[@angelalveras101]

your very welcome

[@xXFrozenIceXxxx]

+Angel Alveras You're dumb!

[@angelalveras101]

EckoSoldier I'm surprised you can't take a joke. You're dumb

[@xXFrozenIceXxxx]

Angel Alveras Surprised you couldn't take a joke. You're dumb!

[@angelalveras101]

EckoSoldier Suprised people still use the term "dumb"... lel

[@JasonNation72]

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!

[@creolebastard881]

Kevin C lions, I'm feelin it

[@ReysonPtel]

Jason Heavner I feel ya #RedSoxNation

[@asia11204]

Ash Aurore Rizzo was actually drafted by the red Sox

[@Tylnorton]

I know comment was old and gold but I am a Red Sox fan and I was cheering harder than I was for the Red Sox's World Series wins for sure!

[@Tylnorton]

+ReysonPtel I found you! Lol its me Ty lol.

[@cookieman8057]

This is the kinda thing that makes me happy

[@tammyulloa1625]

Cookie man same

[@littlemissemila1818]

Same

[@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!😊

[@brandon.bymaster3014]

Daniel Villanueva I think the happiest man in the world was Steve Bartman

[@homelesshannah50]

LOL

[@dudeman-kg1lk]

He didn’t go to the 1908 game he went to the 1945 game where they lost

[@aero3861]

@@dudeman-kg1lk true but he still saw them win in 1908

[@poke153]

@@aero3861 I don't think he was born yet

[@joshuahansel4652]

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!!😘❤️

[@charleswinn3675]

I so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️👨‍🦳

[@el1te-_-x133]

Rest In Peace

[@cybercat29]

Please accept my deepest condolences 😭

[@Shelver92]

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

[@WowoTheWizard]

pete saws Agreed. Especially with all this horrible news about the gross election we're in right now. Lol

[@moyajafry]

It was the most incredible day in my life

[@LopsidedPasta]

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

[@deniseharvey5038]

;;;;;) I'm sooo happy ..I want to go to the rally but not alone but we're all family in Chicago now we're united omg my heart!!!! I'm soo happy go CUBS go!!!!!!!!xoxxox

[@emeraldflame6194]

Even though I’m an Indians fan... Glad to see this man finally see something he can cherish for the rest of his life.

[@publicenemy210]

Same

[@notthatdigusted7468]

Same here.

[@bangbangninergang7573]

Hope you get to see your team win it at least once. I know the feeling, keep your head up.

[@RONALDB62]

He got to see them become World Champions!

[@willemgroen7546]

*American champions

[@bradendolphinsfan1960]

@@willemgroen7546 ....You clearly don't know what your talking about...

[@JW-mr5mh]

@@bradendolphinsfan1960 mlb is only played in the USA. As an American myself, he does know what he is talking about.

[@joelgutz0180]

Tall Man yea it’s only played in the US but it’s called the World Series and as far as I know they call the winners World Champs....

[@matthewamayalopez3921]

@@JW-mr5mh this is the world series bruh

[@CarlosChavez-fs4mz]

Something about seeing elders happy warms my heart

[@isitoveryet9525]

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!!

[@legendary_shoota_yt83]

Yea about that ......

[@Izaakalexander]

@@legendary_shoota_yt83 noo say it aint true

[@legendary_shoota_yt83]

@@Izaakalexander it is....

[@mst3raz894]

@@legendary_shoota_yt83 :(

[@ashleywhitaker7040]

@@mst3raz894 he alive

[@SethAtSNK]

When he said "He got em", i had a feeling of having an emotion that doesn't exist. Like i was legit just so happy for this man that i was sad

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

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

[@russiandoge7773]

Harmin Vlogs I’m rooting from OH people we’re suprised when they found out I was a cubs fan and not an Indians fan*

[@l-wolverine2211]

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.

[@jakesalvadore2377]

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

[@zacharydeanherronismyson8411]

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

[@Jairooye]

My English teacher dad was born 1909 and died 2015 a year after they won and a year before they won it again. He was a big Cubs fan felt bad when she told us

[@indigo757]

jesus christ 106 years old

[@awiseperson9490]

The brother of my mom's mom lived for 111+ years or more I think

[@RodStewartfan1]

CONGRATS CUBS!! No other team deserved it more then you! I'm a New Yorker and I've always loved the Cubs! I wish I could afford a plane ticket to come and celebrate with all of you Cubbies fans in person but sadly I can't. Enjoy every minute of it because you never know when they'll win again! R.I.P 1908 AND Billie Goat curse! GO CUBS GO!

[@homelesshannah50]

#108donthavetowait

[@KMason-zn3sc]

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.

[@Squicx]

Imagine him realising he's probably one of the only ones left from that 1945 game

[@pericherri]

He probably knows that

[@Toysourboy]

Still alive at 101 years old, what a legend.

[@mitcheltillman2461]

If he’s still alive he’d be like 101 or 102 years old now that’s amazing

[@bfbs34]

he is

[@ry.the.stunner]

He died on New Years Eve.

[@marineforlifemclean850]

I'm a Tiger's fan, and usually pull for the American League team, but I had to pull for the Cubs on this one...Great job, and got to see a historical moment in sports.

[@the3catskiteers623]

Same

[@larrytipton2868]

97 years old! I'm glad this man got to see this.

[@notthatdigusted7468]

Thats true when your physical body is that old you never know how much time you have left until you transform into a spiritual entity or ghost (pass away in a nutshell).

[@solescorpionofficial]

This man was a fighter, so were the Cubs when they broke that 100 year drought, and so were those men and women who fought for their respective countries. Past or Present

[@conorcane1211]

Jim is still alive and 102!!!

[@notthatdigusted7468]

Basically the same age as a 20-21 yr old cat.

[@bluirainkuwsh3868]

respect

[@Lol-tc2id]

Blue RainKush true

[@muffs55mercury61]

This brought me to my knees. As a thank you for his service during WW II, it was so fitting that he would live to see the Cubs take the Series. I love stories like this.

[@Elig1us]

This is enough to make a grown man cry...

[@juanriosjr494]

Before my Astros won the world series I love to Congratulations to this 97 year old Man for his Chicago Cubs Team for Winning the world series in 2016 I'm proud of you and your Team well Done.

[@Squicx]

thank you for your service

[@testfortester7131]

Wow I bet he wishes a lot of his friends could’ve lived to see that...live long buddy

[@DA11AZ]

I hope this man is doing good today. True hero

[@bfbs34]

he is still kicking at a whopping 101

[@landonarchuleta2495]

*This does put a smile on my face*

[@levikirk7684]

Something about the clip of the old man eating the hot dog was so wholesome. It looked like he was a 97 year old kid having the time of his life.

[@urbandecay4540]

"I was a Yankee fan until the Indians went up 3 games to 1. Now i'm stuck. Next time i'm waiting until the 9th inning before I pledge my allegiance to a team". - Lebron while walking out of the stadium after game 7

[@ryanelkadi3196]

Steven Enno ok Lesexual

[@artisan6148]

You can't just change your a fan of, wtf.

[@philosophersfountain]

@@artisan6148 its a joke

[@AveRay_]

I have to say I almost envy the life experience a man like this has. Lived through wwII, vietnam, cold war, invention of the television, improved technology, popularized restaurants, famous landmarks, the pandemic, etc. He gets to look back at his childhood in a completely different era, a century ago.

[@JW-do2wc]

Did you know that a woman in New Hampshire is about 108 yrs old. She has finally lived two World Series wins for the Cubs and she was born a few months before the win in 1908.

[@s.1173]

donnibrasko1 savage!!!

[@OldBenKenobi2318]

I’m a die hard Cardinals fan, but I’m actually glad the Cubs have won a World Series for the first time in forever for fans like these.

[@rebeccabroughton3730]

I am happy for Jim that he lived to see the Cub's win the World Series.

[@blachubear]

It was a special year for the people in the City Of Chicago. Will never ever forget that season as long as I lived.

[@jerryhamer]

Maybe when I'm 100 ill see my beloved Reds back in the series. Only got 58 more years.

[@reclusiveperson9409]

I’m thankful for this man’s service and sacrifice to this country. I’m also thankful he was able to witness this.

[@shinypokeAce]

These kind of videos always make me feel sad.

[@femmyishere933]

But yet happy for them

[@imrecco]

what a legend, also those tickets look hella cool.

[@andrewschannel4259]

Jim Schlegel died on December 31, 2021.

[@gingerlove7373]

Bless his heart!Thank u for your service sir!

[@mine_crafting]

He did it soon has man found pease he just warm my heart in this heart breaking time

[@aztkjorgee2157]

I’ve been waiting 70 years

[@ox_anselmo7026]

💯❤️😍thank you for you service

[@thomasalvarez4117]

Thank god he was still alive to see the greats moment in history

[@CHRISPYakaKON]

That’s some dedication

[@kittvskarrkr6074]

God Bless Him!!!! We need more people like him in the world. He deserves more than this game!!!

[@LifeofMarie267]

God bless him. Bet he was thrilled last night when the Cubs won.

[@lisabtheplug5630]

What a true fan and veteran

[@lindsayshour]

Such a sweet and amazing story

[@dannynikolic1982]

my grandpa used to go when he was 8 in 1940 with his friend george. He died 5 months ago. When he saw the cubs win the world series he was really happy!

[@BaseballHeadquarters]

As a Rangers fan when we got kicked out by the Blue Jays, I was sad that night but after that I was Cubs all the way. Glad they won it all.

[@Natearl13]

Baseball Headquarters You’re a Rangers fan, but have a Twins profile pic?

[@hunterarnold9722]

I'm a Rangers Fan!

[@ezrad3]

What a man. Thank you for your service.

[@cpeeclipse9066]

1:23 “JiM hAs A hOtDoG”

[@jstefani1721]

I live in the suburbs near North Chicago and I am so happy! 108 years!

[@rQualzz]

Your 108 years old??

[@yankmyass]

To some people, competition means a lot, like this man. That is why cheating (particularly trash can banging 😒) is completely unacceptable

[@joshuahansel4652]

My grandpa was the biggest cubs fan. He died right before the World Series. So at his memorial we went and saw a cubs game. Then they won. We believe that he made them win!! Love you grandpa. RIP. 😇😇

[@cybercat29]

Please accept my deepest condolences 😭

[@aceman42]

DO A FOLLOW UP ON HIM AFTER THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES

[@nuyti2k900]

aceman42 he is probably desd

[@dudeman-kg1lk]

Nuyti VFX bruh

[@luffytsundere9690]

Must've been one of the happiest days of his life

[@adriangomez5964]

He’s 100 years old in 2020

[@poudiii7524]

Hopefully he is still alive

[@legoanakinskywalker6094]

@@poudiii7524 no he died rip

[@ry.the.stunner]

@@legoanakinskywalker6094 he did, but only a month ago. When you posted your comment, he was still alive.

[@zachery2759]

Not a Cubs fan but I feel super happy for him! And thank you Jim for your service!

[@soyesco]

oh man i wanna see his reaction from last night

[@calebfehring4719]

Thank you SO SO MUCH for serving our country HOPE your life goes AWESOME

[@VB-tn4tb]

Unfortunately he died 2 days ago on April 18th )):

[@queen-ol4gi]

RIP ):

[@god5656]

))))))))))))):

[@ry.the.stunner]

No he didn't. He died on New Years Eve 2021

[@fezzik7619]

Now THIS is a baseball story and a truly American one at that. For 150 years this country has gone through so much change and reinvention, but PTO baseball has remained a constant connective thread throughout all that time. I’m a fourth generation Red Sox fan myself and my great-grandfather passed just weeks before Carlton Fisk and the 1975 WS. At 10 my grampa and I watched with sadness as the 1986 team blew their chance in game 6. The old man got to see them win it all in in ‘04 though only to pass away the following summer. He, like this gentleman was a soldier in WWII. Baseball is as much a link to our past as anything in this country. We go to watch grown men watch a child’s game an hang on every moment.

[@boxlunch1698]

To bad all these old Baltimore Orioles fans wont be seeing another world series...

[@_nso_12]

We’re good

[@tor8257]

so happy he got to see this!! ♥️

[@greedydirtbag67]

Is he still alive?????

[@shivery3821]

No

[@smith4496]

Someone said he died 2 months after the World Series.

[@ry.the.stunner]

@@smith4496 they lied. He died December 31, 2021

[@dark_reaperdj9660]

Man God bless that fan he been waiting that long win or lose he still watched it with a smile

[@johnnelson8956]

God bless his wonderful soul. Any man that fought and or served in that war deserves the utmost respect.

[@fruitman2426]

Back to the future was a year too early.

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

A meme Kiwi yeah but still very close.

[@ashremcow1908]

I don’t even know or watch baseball at all but I’m glad this man is happy

[@janiceleonard8132]

His face looks 50 years younger.

[@jibble6729]

What kind of 47 year olds you see

[@jeffthemetsguy5638]

This mans life is complete all set and done last chapter this is so heartwarming

[@hachiroku6727]

Respect for the world war

[@alexisamtosta]

This was a situation to be mentioned bt the guy wirh he microfone and for the entire stadium give this man a standing ovation. He served the nation, faught like a warrior snd survided. He also lived 70 years to see the second world final. Probably not even the founder of the team achieved that.

[@jpeezyYT]

I thought the cubs was supposed to win the 2015 world series?

[@jordiisking6228]

They need to make a movie about this guy

[@diehardnygiantsfan6569]

Is it bad to say he'll die happy now

[@rojeliocirilo3493]

DieHardNYGiantsFan 84 if he die the next day and witness his cubs win the World Series in person

[@septichd3558]

DieHardNYGiantsFan 84 no not really, glad he got to see what he wanted and i respect him for serving.

[@maddiemolotla3747]

DieHardNYGiantsFan 84 don't say that don't jinx it

[@grizzlyer2200]

not only did he get famous on youtube, he also saw his team win aftef 70 something years

[@ashkechum101]

We did it man we won! I'm so glad but I bet your the happiest

[@TheAshleyLaurenMusic]

Stuff all in my freakin eyes. All in um!!!

[@dmreeoogdaq]

In the words of John Cougar Mellencamp, "Ain't that America?" God bless that hero!

[@ChrisDodges123]

did he live to see them win a few days later?

[@septichd3558]

Chris Dodges yup

[@ChrisDodges123]

SepticHD Awesome!

[@richiecrawford4671]

my rangers were in the world series, my grandad died in late december of 2017 and it is very sad to think he was a ranger fan since 1972 when they first got started never witnessed them win it all, and it makes me tear up.

[@cybercat29]

Please accept my deepest condolences 😭

[@owencook2332]

Cute!

[@tammyulloa1625]

owen cook no its KAWAII

[@felipethefirst8293]

He will pass away happy because cubs won the world series!!

[@bigmaxs1640]

This guy is probably dead now. RIP

[@RukiaLoves]

Fr if he is still alive he is probably 101 years old