In pictures: US baseball team Chicago Cubs win World Series after 108 years

Cubs fans come in all shapes and sizes — even the famous kind. Celebrities flock from around the country to cheer on their Cubbies

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In pictures: US baseball team Chicago Cubs win World Series after 108 years

CLEVELAND: The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the "Curse of the Billy Goat" and ended a 108-year wait for a World Series title by beating the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday in a thrilling Game Seven classic.

Actor John Cusack, a fan of the Chicago Cubs, enters Progressive Field before Game 7
Actor John Cusack, a fan of the Chicago Cubs, enters Progressive Field before Game 7


Cubs’ historic championship draws more than 40 million U.S. viewers

Fans of Chicago Cubs gathered to watch the game at Kelly
Fans of Chicago Cubs gathered to watch the game at Kelly's bar celebrate their World Series victory in Manhattan

Cubs fans come in all shapes and sizes — even the famous kind. Celebrities flock from around the country to cheer on their Cubbies.

Recording artist Eddie Vedder celebrates on home plate after the Chicago Cubs win.
Recording artist Eddie Vedder celebrates on home plate after the Chicago Cubs win.

Movie actor Bill Murray celebrates after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians.
Movie actor Bill Murray celebrates after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians.

Cleveland Indians weren't short on star-studded support either.

Movie and television actor Charlie Sheen in attendance.
Movie and television actor Charlie Sheen in attendance.

Cleveland Cavaliers players including Lebron James in attendance.
Cleveland Cavaliers players including Lebron James in attendance.

And of course, the memorable moments of the historical win.

Chicago Cubs players celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians.
Chicago Cubs players celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta celebrates in the clubhouse.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta celebrates in the clubhouse.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the World Series.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the World Series.

Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross is carried off the field after defeating the Cleveland Indians.
Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross is carried off the field after defeating the Cleveland Indians.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist celebrates with the MVP trophy.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist celebrates with the MVP trophy.

It was a tragic day for Cleveland Indians fans though.

Fans of the Cleveland Indians sit dejected after the loss outside Progressive Field.
Fans of the Cleveland Indians sit dejected after the loss outside Progressive Field.