“I couldn’t be more proud to represent the Cubs, Jackie Robinson, who fought for my right to play, and for other black boys across America that are hoping to be in my shoes one day,” he continued.
The Cubs last won the title 108 years ago. Fowler’s other teammates, right field Jason Heyward and infielder Addison Russell, added to the team’s history for minorities playing for the Cubs in the World Series.
Famed Hall of Famer, Ernie Banks, was the Cubs’ first Black player in 1953. However, he never had the opportunity to play in the postseason. He died of a heart attack in 2015.
The Cubs came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Indians in the best 4-out-of-7 final. Even during the Game 7, the Cubs allowed the Indians to tie after leading for majority of the game. It took a rain delay for the Cubs to strike back in the 10th inning, winning the game by two runs.