During the Chicago Cubs’ historic World Series run in 2016, “Fly the W” became an iconic rallying cry on social media and at the ballpark, on front porches, outside downtown buildings and in ...

Andy Maletta specifically installed a flagpole in the front yard of his Portage home a few weeks ago to fly his Chicago Cubs “W” flag. “It’s a symbol of your devotion,” he said.

Every sports fan knows W stands for win, and the Cubs could use one, down 0-2 to the New York Mets in their best-of-seven series. The flags will be everywhere. The motto "Fly the W" has been ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- All across Chicago and beyond, the "W" flag is part of the Cubs victory battle cry. Cubs Win! Photos of players, fans celebrating In 2010, the Blackhawks were even recognized as ...

Fly the freaking W today. As the Cubs broke 108 years of "There's always next year" sentiments by winning the World Series over the Cleveland Indians, fans unfurled white flags adorned with a blue W.

Why do the Chicago Cubs and their fans have white flags with a blue “W” on them? If you’ve been watching the 2016 MLB playoffs, particularly the Chicago Cubs’ pursuit of history ...

The white flag with a simple blue “W” has risen from relative obscurity as a banner hoisted at Wrigley Field to indicate a Cubs victory to a prevalent symbol of fan optimism and the team’s ...

Some Chicago Cubs fans noted on social media Saturday evening that they were unable to bring their unmistakable “W” flags into Nationals Park for Game 2 of the National League Divisional ...

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Someone -- you have to assume it's a Chicago Cubs fan -- flew the famous "W" flag outside of Cleveland's iconic landmark, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after the Cubs' Game 6 victory Tuesday ...

Saturday, Oct. 22 could be Cubs Day, the moment where the Cubs plant that W flag for good. Get all-access to exclusive stories. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite ...