Well it’s another no-go year for the Cubs, but it has to sting a little less knowing that 
some kid wasn’t the reason they won’t be advancing another round. A lot of us remember good ol’ Steve Bartman (if you’re a Cubs fan there’s no way you don’t know that name, and there’s a good possibilty you just punched a wall.) Yes, the kid that stole the ball from Moises Alou made quite a name for himself, hell he’s has his own Wikipedia entry and he was referenced a Family Guy episode. Instant fame is great, but probably not the way he would have wanted to achieve it. BUT… what if you got a free HD tv and a boatload of chicken? That’d make things better, no?
Below is the open letter that went out to Steve Bartman from the president of KFC. The Cubs still lost, but man I would have snagged that TV.
October 5, 2007
An open letter to Steve Bartman:
As you know, the chatter about black cats, billy goats and curses has returned to the Windy City.
But like you (knock on wood) we don’t believe in hexes. And we don’t play the blame game. In fact, we’d rather lick fingers than point them.
But just to be safe, on behalf of die-hard Cub fans everywhere, we’d like to make you an offer we hope is too good to refuse.
If you promise to watch your beloved team from the comfort of your own couch, KFC will provide you with the “Ultimate Stay At Home Party Pack.” It’ll include a feast of the Colonel’s World Famous Chicken plus all the side items, and your very own Limited Edition 42″ 3-Pixel-Plus High-Definition LCD TV.
Take us up on this offer and maybe the 07 playoffs will be remembered for a feast of fowl at your home, rather than a foul ball at Wrigley Field.
After going 99 years without a World Series title, we think this KFC offer could potentially be Cubdom’s secret recipe for success. We look forward to hearing from you. Enjoy the playoffs and here’s hoping for some good luck in ‘07!
Sincerely,
Gregg Dedrick
President, KFC Corporation
