97-Year-Old Chicago Fan Sees Cubs In World Series For First Time Since 1945
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7 жыл бұрынOne Chicago Cubs fan has waited 71 years to return to Wrigley Field to watch his beloved team. Jim Schlegel, 97, was at the last World Series appearance of the Cubs in 1945 when they lost to the Detroit Tigers. Schlegel had just gotten back from serving his country in World War II. He's a Pearl Harbor survivor and still has the ticket stubs to his last Wrigley appearance. Schlegel and his son, Bill, attended the game right from the front row. #InsideEdition
@bigwin2010 7 жыл бұрын
-Survived Pearl Harbor -Saw Cubs in Two World Series Lucky... Someone get this man a lottery ticket.
@yoboyjay7262 5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@venustianozunigasr.445 5 жыл бұрын
Survived being a WW2 soldier too.
@TylerStrandlie 5 жыл бұрын
j3m1f8 hell yeah
@lucad7900 5 жыл бұрын
Ive seen the cubs play in two world series
@Marigoldmoo 4 жыл бұрын
D Mills he probably won’t need it with the luck he has he’s probably gonna live forever
@nightruler666 7 жыл бұрын
This mans life is finally complete
@MkXNerd 7 жыл бұрын
He dies one day later holding his ticket stub, smiling
@louiswills475 7 жыл бұрын
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 4 жыл бұрын
Wait really?
@pathogenicobstacle32 4 жыл бұрын
Vampirerockstar This man’s life is not complete
@Harvie4ever 3 жыл бұрын
Not yet Maybe he can get stubs for 2035
@ben6574 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to a KZfaq or an Instagram account. I’d love to see how he’s doing
@coolkidsklibgaminggang_8275 3 жыл бұрын
Made my day
@jewellry 3 жыл бұрын
how
@TreyDZd 3 жыл бұрын
@@jewellry witnessing a miracle adds a few more years to your life
@weed9184 3 жыл бұрын
:D
@electrogonorhea 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is literally history
@finest_life9109 4 жыл бұрын
Manny Salazar wdym?
@charliedeganich1854 4 жыл бұрын
@@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 3 жыл бұрын
U think he is history my great great great aunt is still alive and she was born in 1915
@AA-vn3ru 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tjkruse9889 congratulations ?
@AA-vn3ru 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tjkruse9889 good job ? What do you want us to say ?
@aintnoway686 7 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy how he was able to live long enough to see them win. It breaks my heart a bit when you realize people went their entire lives without seeing their team win it all. Everyone should be able to see it happen at least once
@JohnnyPartainJr 7 жыл бұрын
Michael Benedict I always said if they didn't win last night we might not see it in our lifetime and it would break my heart if my dad didn't get to see them win. BUT WE WON. GO CUBS GO
@homelesshannah50 7 жыл бұрын
Especially Ernie
@ryank6557 7 жыл бұрын
Michael Benedict took the words out of my mouth. I wanted the Indians but my 2nd favorite team is the Cubs. It's really sad how long they waited and all the Heartbreaks but I'm happy for them now.
@malcolmnotx 7 жыл бұрын
Michael Benedict ikr hopefully this year i can see my atlanta hawks win a championship
@rockyrapiza8095 7 жыл бұрын
E
@jimmyproffitt2556 7 жыл бұрын
Anyone whi served in the army, i have instant respect for.
@austincoburn7787 7 жыл бұрын
Gamerboy70 my dad did
@jimmyproffitt2556 7 жыл бұрын
Austin Armstrong cool:) hope he stays safe:)
@taylorkintigh7170 7 жыл бұрын
Ivan it wasn't this man's choice I'm sure. he served in WWII. Most likely drafted.
@sarahwarrick6361 7 жыл бұрын
my great grand father and my dads dad were in ww2 my great grand father was in d day.
@sarahwarrick6361 7 жыл бұрын
my grant grand father was a medic in ww2 for usa
@robertroark1804 7 жыл бұрын
I still cant believe it wow I just wish my Grandfather was around
@homelesshannah50 7 жыл бұрын
I wish my dad was here he would have been thrilled
@samanthalynn7238 7 жыл бұрын
Robert Roark same I wish my Grandma was here with us. But they were with us, in our hearts. ❤️
@gregbicknell5114 6 жыл бұрын
Robert Roark omg I hate comments like this...
@HeavyJ713 5 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way about my grandfather and the astros when they won last year
@sharonandeduardovlogsreact7078 5 жыл бұрын
Same but sadlybi never got to see him
@theburgernoder2441 3 жыл бұрын
What an absolute unit, survived through a war and got to see his favorite team in a World Series.
@GassedUpCam_ 3 жыл бұрын
An absolute unit 😂😂 that made me laugh so hard. You’re right tho
@loyaltychange4123 3 жыл бұрын
hate to be that person but what do you mean by absolute unit?
@theburgernoder2441 3 жыл бұрын
@@loyaltychange4123 best way to describe it is a Man who’s a powerhouse
@nathaneichenmiller5706 3 жыл бұрын
Twice
@SFCityKids 7 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE !
@angelalveras101 7 жыл бұрын
your very welcome
@xXFrozenIceXxxx 7 жыл бұрын
+Angel Alveras You're dumb!
@angelalveras101 7 жыл бұрын
EckoSoldier I'm surprised you can't take a joke. You're dumb
@xXFrozenIceXxxx 7 жыл бұрын
Angel Alveras Surprised you couldn't take a joke. You're dumb!
@angelalveras101 7 жыл бұрын
EckoSoldier Suprised people still use the term "dumb"... lel
@JasonNation72 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
Kevin C lions, I'm feelin it
@ReysonPtel 7 жыл бұрын
Jason Heavner I feel ya #RedSoxNation
@asia11204 6 жыл бұрын
Ash Aurore Rizzo was actually drafted by the red Sox
@Tylnorton 6 жыл бұрын
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 6 жыл бұрын
+ReysonPtel I found you! Lol its me Ty lol.
@cookieman8057 7 жыл бұрын
This is the kinda thing that makes me happy
@tammyulloa1625 7 жыл бұрын
Cookie man same
@littlemissemila1818 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@TWELVE-TAILS 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
Daniel Villanueva I think the happiest man in the world was Steve Bartman
@homelesshannah50 7 жыл бұрын
LOL
@dudeman-kg1lk 5 жыл бұрын
He didn’t go to the 1908 game he went to the 1945 game where they lost
@aero3861 5 жыл бұрын
@@dudeman-kg1lk true but he still saw them win in 1908
@poke153 5 жыл бұрын
@@aero3861 I don't think he was born yet
@Shelver92 7 жыл бұрын
I like this....a feel good story. Need more stories like this nowadays.
@WowoTheWizard 7 жыл бұрын
pete saws Agreed. Especially with all this horrible news about the gross election we're in right now. Lol
@moyajafry 6 жыл бұрын
It was the most incredible day in my life
@joshuahansel4652 4 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
I so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️👨🦳
@el1te-_-x133 3 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace
@cybercat29 3 жыл бұрын
Please accept my deepest condolences 😭
@LopsidedPasta 7 жыл бұрын
I'm about to cry! Sir we won! The Cubs won!
@deniseharvey5038 7 жыл бұрын
;;;;;) 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 4 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@notthatdigusted7468 2 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@bangbangninergang7573 27 күн бұрын
Hope you get to see your team win it at least once. I know the feeling, keep your head up.
@RONALDB62 7 жыл бұрын
He got to see them become World Champions!
@willemgroen7546 4 жыл бұрын
*American champions
@bradendolphinsfan1960 4 жыл бұрын
@@willemgroen7546 ....You clearly don't know what your talking about...
@JW-mr5mh 4 жыл бұрын
@@bradendolphinsfan1960 mlb is only played in the USA. As an American myself, he does know what he is talking about.
@joelgutz0180 4 жыл бұрын
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 4 жыл бұрын
@@JW-mr5mh this is the world series bruh
@isitoveryet9525 4 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Yea about that ......
@Izaakalexander 3 жыл бұрын
@@legendary_shoota_yt83 noo say it aint true
@legendary_shoota_yt83 3 жыл бұрын
@@Izaakalexander it is....
@mst3raz894 3 жыл бұрын
@@legendary_shoota_yt83 :(
@ashleywhitaker7040 3 жыл бұрын
@@mst3raz894 he alive
@InfamousCrimeLocations 7 жыл бұрын
Rooting for the cubs from WA state. So happy they won. Great battle!!
@russiandoge7773 4 жыл бұрын
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*
@CarlosChavez-fs4mz 4 жыл бұрын
Something about seeing elders happy warms my heart
@jakesalvadore2377 7 жыл бұрын
Jim he was awesome and he served the army such a great guy
@SethAtSNK 3 жыл бұрын
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
@zacharydeanherronismyson8411 5 жыл бұрын
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
@l-wolverine2211 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Squicx 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine him realising he's probably one of the only ones left from that 1945 game
@ayemins 3 жыл бұрын
He probably knows that
@RodStewartfan1 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
#108donthavetowait
@KMason-zn3sc 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@Jairooye 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
jesus christ 106 years old
@awiseperson9490 3 жыл бұрын
The brother of my mom's mom lived for 111+ years or more I think
@bluirainkuwsh3868 7 жыл бұрын
respect
@Lol-tc2id 7 жыл бұрын
Blue RainKush true
@Toysourboy 3 жыл бұрын
Still alive at 101 years old, what a legend.
@larrytipton2868 7 жыл бұрын
97 years old! I'm glad this man got to see this.
@notthatdigusted7468 Жыл бұрын
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).
@americanminotaur2518 3 жыл бұрын
This whole video was just heartwarming!
@marineforlifemclean850 7 жыл бұрын
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 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@conorcane1211 3 жыл бұрын
Jim is still alive and 102!!!
@notthatdigusted7468 Жыл бұрын
Basically the same age as a 20-21 yr old cat.
@Squicx 4 жыл бұрын
thank you for your service
@gingerlove7373 7 жыл бұрын
Bless his heart!Thank u for your service sir!
@mitcheltillman2461 3 жыл бұрын
If he’s still alive he’d be like 101 or 102 years old now that’s amazing
@bfbs34 3 жыл бұрын
he is
@ry.the.stunner 2 жыл бұрын
He died on New Years Eve.
@ox_anselmo7026 4 жыл бұрын
💯❤️😍thank you for you service
@solescorpionofficial 3 жыл бұрын
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
@landonarchuleta2495 4 жыл бұрын
*This does put a smile on my face*
@el_bino_burrito_695 3 жыл бұрын
To think this guy is probably the only person alive at this moment to have seen the game in person makes this video that more historic
@lindsayshour 7 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet and amazing story
@tor8257 3 жыл бұрын
so happy he got to see this!! ♥️
@johngarcia312 3 жыл бұрын
Godbless man this gave me chills in a good way
@muffs55mercury61 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mine_crafting 3 жыл бұрын
He did it soon has man found pease he just warm my heart in this heart breaking time
@calebfehring4719 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO SO MUCH for serving our country HOPE your life goes AWESOME
@DiamondYT1 3 жыл бұрын
Glad he got to see the game :). Thank you for your service sir.
@Elig1us 3 жыл бұрын
This is enough to make a grown man cry...
@CHRISPYakaKON 4 жыл бұрын
That’s some dedication
@ronschueler909 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. You're to be honored!
@yankeeslife2376 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service
@juanriosjr494 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@shinypokeAce 7 жыл бұрын
These kind of videos always make me feel sad.
@femmyishere933 7 жыл бұрын
But yet happy for them
@mrformal1738 7 жыл бұрын
That's so great! I'm glad he got a reward for serving our country. Bless his soul
@dark_reaperdj9660 3 жыл бұрын
Man God bless that fan he been waiting that long win or lose he still watched it with a smile
@rebeccabroughton3730 7 жыл бұрын
I am happy for Jim that he lived to see the Cub's win the World Series.
@testfortester7131 4 жыл бұрын
Wow I bet he wishes a lot of his friends could’ve lived to see that...live long buddy
@reclusiveperson9409 6 жыл бұрын
I’m thankful for this man’s service and sacrifice to this country. I’m also thankful he was able to witness this.
@RoamingPinapple 3 жыл бұрын
This is heartwarming❤️
@JW-do2wc 7 жыл бұрын
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 7 жыл бұрын
donnibrasko1 savage!!!
@LifeofMarie267 7 жыл бұрын
God bless him. Bet he was thrilled last night when the Cubs won.
@kittvskarrkr6074 5 жыл бұрын
God Bless Him!!!! We need more people like him in the world. He deserves more than this game!!!
@hockeyyt7693 7 жыл бұрын
It makes me so happy such a nice man
@urbandecay4540 7 жыл бұрын
"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 4 жыл бұрын
Steven Enno ok Lesexual
@artisan6148 3 жыл бұрын
You can't just change your a fan of, wtf.
@philosophersfountain 3 жыл бұрын
@@artisan6148 its a joke
@jerryhamer 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe when I'm 100 ill see my beloved Reds back in the series. Only got 58 more years.
@mhernandez5218 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. This is amazing. Hope he’s doing ok no matter where he is!
@jansommer5735 4 жыл бұрын
The world needs more stories like this
@soyesco 7 жыл бұрын
oh man i wanna see his reaction from last night
@BaseballHeadquarters 6 жыл бұрын
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 5 жыл бұрын
Baseball Headquarters You’re a Rangers fan, but have a Twins profile pic?
@hunterarnold9722 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a Rangers Fan!
@juliandeleon6107 7 жыл бұрын
This is heartwarming
@johnnelson8956 5 жыл бұрын
God bless his wonderful soul. Any man that fought and or served in that war deserves the utmost respect.
@yankmyass 3 жыл бұрын
To some people, competition means a lot, like this man. That is why cheating (particularly trash can banging 😒) is completely unacceptable
@blachubear 4 жыл бұрын
It was a special year for the people in the City Of Chicago. Will never ever forget that season as long as I lived.
@ezrad3 7 жыл бұрын
What a man. Thank you for your service.
@aceman42 7 жыл бұрын
DO A FOLLOW UP ON HIM AFTER THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES
@nuyti2k900 6 жыл бұрын
aceman42 he is probably desd
@dudeman-kg1lk 5 жыл бұрын
Nuyti VFX bruh
@adriangomez5964 3 жыл бұрын
He’s 100 years old in 2020
@poudiii7524 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully he is still alive
@legoanakinskywalker6094 3 жыл бұрын
@@poudiii7524 no he died rip
@ry.the.stunner 2 жыл бұрын
@@legoanakinskywalker6094 he did, but only a month ago. When you posted your comment, he was still alive.
@imrecco 3 жыл бұрын
what a legend, also those tickets look hella cool.
@lisabtheplug5630 4 жыл бұрын
What a true fan and veteran
@cpeeclipse9066 4 жыл бұрын
1:23 “JiM hAs A hOtDoG”
@VB-tn4tb 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately he died 2 days ago on April 18th )):
@queen-ol4gi 3 жыл бұрын
RIP ):
@god5656 3 жыл бұрын
))))))))))))):
@ry.the.stunner 2 жыл бұрын
No he didn't. He died on New Years Eve 2021
@BMarie774 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service, Jim!
@finneasd319 5 жыл бұрын
He seems like the sweetest person ever!!!
@andrewschannel4259 Жыл бұрын
Jim Schlegel died on December 31, 2021.
@boxlunch1698 3 жыл бұрын
To bad all these old Baltimore Orioles fans wont be seeing another world series...
@_nso_12 3 жыл бұрын
We’re good
@zachery2759 Жыл бұрын
Not a Cubs fan but I feel super happy for him! And thank you Jim for your service!
@stezzylane5307 5 жыл бұрын
What a Legend Thank you for your service🇺🇸
@owencook2332 7 жыл бұрын
Cute!
@tammyulloa1625 7 жыл бұрын
owen cook no its KAWAII
@fruitman2426 7 жыл бұрын
Back to the future was a year too early.
@rustyrelicsfarm2406 5 жыл бұрын
A meme Kiwi yeah but still very close.
@DA11AZ 3 жыл бұрын
I hope this man is doing good today. True hero
@bfbs34 3 жыл бұрын
he is still kicking at a whopping 101
@noahharris6203 7 жыл бұрын
thanks for your service man and go Cubs go
@jpeezyYT 4 жыл бұрын
I thought the cubs was supposed to win the 2015 world series?
@hachiroku6727 5 жыл бұрын
Respect for the world war
@GregWatson-wb8yd Жыл бұрын
Happy all Cub &fans!!
@tribution 4 жыл бұрын
This made me cry.
@TheAshleyLaurenMusic 7 жыл бұрын
Stuff all in my freakin eyes. All in um!!!
@janiceleonard8132 7 жыл бұрын
His face looks 50 years younger.
@jibble6729 5 жыл бұрын
What kind of 47 year olds you see
@levikirk7684 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@sceppteryt5533 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for serving
@diehardnygiantsfan6569 7 жыл бұрын
Is it bad to say he'll die happy now
@rojeliocirilo3493 7 жыл бұрын
DieHardNYGiantsFan 84 if he die the next day and witness his cubs win the World Series in person
@septichd3558 7 жыл бұрын
DieHardNYGiantsFan 84 no not really, glad he got to see what he wanted and i respect him for serving.
@maddiemolotla3747 7 жыл бұрын
DieHardNYGiantsFan 84 don't say that don't jinx it
@grizzlyer2200 7 жыл бұрын
not only did he get famous on youtube, he also saw his team win aftef 70 something years
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