The Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesThe Chicago Cubs dramatic extra-inning game 7 win over the Cleveland Indians to become World Series champs for the first time since 1908 averaged about 40 million viewers, according to preliminary Nielsen numbers. It was the most-watched World Series game since 1991, when 50.3 million people saw the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves in game 7. After 108 Years, Cubs Fans Celebrate Series Fans of the Chicago Cubs celebrated shedding their "curse" after the team on Wednesday won its first World Series title since 1908. World Series ratings have been disappointing in recent years.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 03, 2016 20:11 UTC