Cubs/Sox 2008 playoff guide

Dream on: What if the Cubs made it to the World Series?

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The utopian Chicago that a Cubs World Series win would create may seem far-fetched, but hell, in a season where both baseball teams have been playing like champs, anything could happen. Catch Cubs and Sox fever on the following pages with a quiz that tests your fandemonium, Q and A’s with overserved supporters, shirts that’ll stand out in the stands and more.

	The way we won: Is this “the year” for both our storied squads? Here’s a look at the last Cubs and Sox teams to win it all, compared with today’s models.
	So you think you’re a real Cubs fan?: Are you just a fairweather fan?
	So you think you’re a real Sox fan?: Did you pay attention to the Sox before 2005?
	Talking baseball: Think you know your Southpaw from your Santo? Take our quiz on the quirkier side of Chicago’s rival team.
	Tee ball: Stand out in the stands with these clever and crass fan shirts.
	Stars & strikes: The Cubs and Sox have their share of famous fans, but which team scores the most-devoted celeb backers?
	Foul ball talk: We ask stumbling Sox and Cubs fans to spout off on everything from giving up sex during the playoffs to the Cubs' World Series chances.
	Basics loaded: Memorize these buzz phrases and you’ll fool anyone into believing you’re a lifelong Chicago baseball fan.
Plus:
	Fanfare: Clarence Graczyk pays homage to the White Sox on the walls of his home.
	Public eye: Ronnie “Woo Woo” Wickers, 66