Much has been made of how the Chicago Cubs are at 99 years and counting since they last won a World Series. Second on the list are the Cleveland Indians, who last won a World Series in 1948. But at least the Indians are in the running still to end that lengthy drought as they are taking on the Boston Red Sox in the American League Championship Series.
Following are the 10 longest ongoing World Series droughts: |
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Club |
Years |
| 1. |
Chicago Cubs |
99 |
| 2. |
Cleveland Indians |
59 |
| 3. |
San Francisco/New York Giants |
54 |
| 4. |
*Texas Rangers/Washington Senators |
47 |
| 5. |
*Houston Astros |
46 |
| 6. |
*Milwaukee Brewers/Seattle Pilots |
39 |
| 7. |
*San Diego Padres |
39 |
| 8. |
*Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos |
39 |
| 9. |
*Seattle Mariners |
31 |
| 10. |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
28 | |
| *Never won World Series |
| --ALLAN SIMPSON |
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