World Series trophy headed for Twin Cities

Posted on January 10, 2017
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The Cubs’ historic win drew an estimated 5 million fans to the team’s victory parade. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)

By Adam Studzinski

BLOOMINGTON – The Chicago Cubs Trophy Tour will make stops at Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University on Jan. 18.

The World Series trophy will be at Shirk Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and at Redbird Arena from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to take a photo with the trophy at both locations.

“We are honored that the Chicago Cubs have included Illinois Wesleyan as a stop on the tour,” said IWU Athletic Director Mike Wagner. “The Shirk Center has hosted a number of championship events over the years and we are thrilled that Cub fans are getting the opportunity to partake in this World Series celebration. We greatly appreciate our friends at State Farm for their support of the Cubs Trophy tour.”

The south and east doors to the Shirk Center will open the event at 8.a.m. The north doors at Redbird Arena will open at noon.

“We’re extremely excited to host this historic event at Redbird Arena,” said Illinois State Athletic Director Larry Lyons in a news release. “This is a fabulous opportunity for Redbird fans and our community to be a part of this historic World Series Championship.  We’d also like to thank State Farm for their support of the Trophy Tour and Redbird Athletics.”

The Cubs won their first championship in more than 100 years in November when they beat Cleveland 8-7 in Game 7 of the World Series.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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