the cubs started playing go cubs go after wins in 2007 regular season.
the cubs started playing go cubs go after wins in 2007 regular season.
when did the cubs start playing go cubs go after wins?
2007 regular season
in the first week of october 2007, it was the most popular folk music digital download on itunes. with the cubs in playoff contention for the first time in three years, the cubs' victory tune, go cubs go! became more popular among the fans. due to the song's growing popularity, after wins at home, cubs tv broadcasters len kasper and bob brenly would have their microphones shut off, while the camera pans around the stadium to view the jubilant fans singing go cubs go! playing in the background. during that season, it was known as the unofficial chicago cubs victory song and it was played at wrigley field after each cubs victory. there were 44 such victories during the 2007 regular season. on october 5, 2007, illinois lieutenant governor pat quinn declared the day "steve goodman day" throughout the state.
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the symbolism of the flag now serves a wide variety of purposes. it is commonly reproduced in dimensions, and car flag versions are also sold. the flag is also available in dimension versions. the flag has become a celebratory symbol for chicago cubs fans who purchase reproductions and take them to games at home and on the road to show support. the fans wave them after victories at wrigley field, and they hang them in the stands during playoff series. some fans fly a win flag in place of or in addition to the flag of the united states on days when the cubs win. since 1998, the flags have become ever more popular, with demand reaching a level where they are sold at wrigley field. in 2007, with the cubs in playoff contention for the first time in 3 years, the cubs' victory tune, go cubs go! became more popular among the fans. due to the song's growing popularity, after wins at home, cubs tv broadcasters len kasper and bob brenly would have their microphones shut off, while the camera pans around the stadium to view the jubilant fans as go cubs go! plays in the background. after fans discovered this, they started purchasing "w" flags and waving them after wins at home as an attempt to get on tv. however, in seasons when the cubs are performing poorly the tradition has led to parody and satire, such as stories of the cubs retiring the win flag due to signs of neglect.
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