was that I felt that they felt that it was earned, not given

The Art of VictoryWe asked 10 Chicago artists to come up with commemorative posters inspired by the Cubs run to their first World Series title since 1908.The Art of VictoryWe asked 10 Chicago artists to come up with commemorative posters inspired by the Cubs? first World Series appearance in 71 years.Chuck Anderson?I?ve been a Cubs fan my whole life. I grew up around Cubs fans, collected Ryne Sandberg cards as a kid, have some very fond memories going to Ron Santos old restaurant, and I still recite lines from ?Rookie of the Year? on a regular basis ... I?m a Cubs fan, a Chicago fan, and try to be a champion for all things creative and positive in this city. The images in this collage were taken the morning after the Cubs won Game 6 of the NLCS. I felt like I was standing on holy ground.?Go to the Artists WebsiteZack Anderson?I grew up in Berwyn, Illinois, during the ?90s when the Bulls were dominating and it was a point of pride to say you were from Chicago. When your team is doing well, it acts like a cultural glue. Our neighbors would have cookouts, play sports, and just hang out on a regular basis. I felt a deeper sense of community back then, and our teams? success reinforced that.? Go to the Artists WebsiteBilly Baumann of Delicious Design League?For this poster I was most inspired by the Cubs? programs from the 1950s, which are great. Even though I?m not a Cubs fan -- I moved from St. Louis so I?m actually a Cardinals fan -- you have to respect their fans and their tradition of never losing faith in the club.?Go to the Artists WebsiteIan Dickens?Having just relocated from Boston, I can definitely relate to a team that?s experienced its own historic World Series drought ... I?m fascinated by the idea of the Cubs as a cursed organization. The lore that surrounds the Curse of the Billy Goat is absolutely bonkers.?Go to the Artists WebsiteMike Dornseif?The Cubs have completely consumed the city and suburbs. Loyalists and bandwagoners are all over the place flying those damn W?s. I grew up a White Sox fan, but you can?t deny how good this team is.?Go to the Artists WebsiteRyan Duggan?I?ve lived in Chicago for 15 years and northern Illinois my entire life. Chicago is a vibrant and beautiful city with a history full of characters. I think we get a rough reputation in the news, so I wanted to portray the city as I see it.?Go to the Artists WebsiteChristopher Gray of Half Hazard Press?The concept behind this artwork was to capture the feeling of possibility and excitement you can feel as a fan. It?s almost childlike, the excitement of being a part of something bigger that everyone believes in wholeheartedly. Theres a literal sense of awe when you visit Wrigley for the first time and you can feel the history in the place.?Go to the Artists WebsiteElias Stein?My grandfather was a Cubs fan, so it has always been in the family. I got hooked on the team when I was 10 years old. Summer of ?98. Sammy Sosa hit 66 home runs and the Cubs won the wild card. More than anything, being a Cubs fan has taught me patience. No matter what happens, there?s always going to be a next year.?Go to the Artists WebsiteDan Streeting?[My wife] Jessica and I spent a summer living a couple blocks from Wrigley Field. It?s great to see such a historic stadium nestled right in the heart of the community, symbolized by the iconic rooftop seating that surrounds the stadium, as if the architecture itself is leaning towards the field, showing its support.?Go to the Artists WebsiteJustin Van Genderen ?You try not to get too excited, but in the end you just can?t help yourself from rooting for them. You just want so badly for the North Siders to finally have their day.?Go to the Artists Website Goedkope Nike Sneakers Heren .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Goedkope Nike Sneakers . Thats about all he can do right now, so hes trying not to think about when he might be able to play again for the Los Angeles Lakers. http://www.goedkopenikesneakers.com/ . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence. Nike Sneakers Bestellen . The Redskins announced Monday that the quarterback who led the team to the Super Bowl championship in the 1987 season will serve as a personnel executive. Nike Sneakers Kopen . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. CLEVELAND -- David Blatts second season with the Cavaliers ended long before they won an NBA title.However, hes been rewarded for his stay.The former Cleveland coach accepted a championship ring from the team despite being fired midway through last season.Blatt was dismissed when the Cavs were 30-11 and replaced by assistant Tyronn Lue, who guided the Cavs to an historic comeback in the finals to capture the first major sports championship by a Cleveland team since 1964.Blatt told Israel-based reporter David Pick that he accepted the ring from the Cavs because they presented it to me in a way that was very respectful.The Cavaliers wanted to give me a ring because the organization felt that I contributed to the championship, he said. Its not my championship, I recognize that, but I also feel that I did something there, and I graciously accepted because it was a gracious offer on their part. The big thing for me was that I felt that they felt that it was earned, not given, therefore I was happy to accept.?The Cavs confirmed that general manager David Griffin offered the ring to Blatt and he accepted.ddddddddddddAfter Cleveland defeated Golden State in Game 7, Lue said he hoped the Cavs would offer a ring to Blatt.Thats the first thing I said when we won, that we need to get coach Blatt a ring, Lue said Wednesday night after the Cavs defeated Orlando in their exhibition opener. I had to fight him a little bit. He didnt want to do it. But he definitely deserves one. Im glad he accepted it and Im glad the organization is going to get him one.Cavs superstar LeBron James, who had an up-and-down relationship with Blatt, said he was behind the teams decision.Thats an organizational thing and if thats what they wanted to do, then were all for it, he said. Who am I to say who can or cant get a ring?One of Europes most celebrated coaches before he was hired in Cleveland, Blatt, now coaching in Turkey, went 83-40 in his tenure with the Cavs.The Cavs will get their rings and raise a title banner before the Oct. 25 season opener against New York. ' ' '