Celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ historic 2016 World Series championship with this beautifully illustrated 96-page special edition of LIFE. Through a masterfully-written narrative and unforgettable images explore the long history of the Cubs and the team’s emotional intersection with America and larger cultural and political forces. And see how this year’s league-leading team lifted sports' most enduring curse in dramatic and thrilling fashion.

Plus: Exclusive book adaptation from George F. Will on Wrigley Field.