More recently, at least as early as the 2015 season, the Cubs have used the phrase "Fly the W!"; an accompanying social media hashtag "#FlyTheW" has been heavily promoted by the team …

Oct 13, 2016 · After the Cubs constructed the new bleachers and hand-operated scoreboard in the late 1930’s at Wrigley Field, it became a tradition for the operators to raise a “W” flag for …

Jul 27, 2023 · In the heart of Wrigleyville, an iconic symbol has become synonymous with joy, triumph, and unyielding loyalty—the “W” flag. Fluttering high above the historic Wrigley Field, …

Oct 28, 2016 · If you're following World Series hashtags, or just trying to figure out what Cubs fans are waving at Wrigley Field, here's a primer on the W flag.

For Cubs fans, the flying of the W flag after a win is a tradition, stemming from the 1930s. But how did the tradition of “flying the W” start? There is no simpler, and more essential, way to …

Oct 12, 2018 · One of my favorite rituals of any Chicago Cubs victory is watching everyone fly the 'W' flag. Where did the 'W' flag come from and what does it stand for?

Mar 31, 2023 · During the Chicago Cubs’ historic World Series run in 2016, “Fly the W” became an iconic rallying cry on social media and at the ballpark, on front porches, outside downtown …

Nov 3, 2016 · Understanding the tradition of "Fly the W" requires traveling back through decades of disappointment. The practice of raising the Cubs Win Flag, as it's officially known, began …

Oct 20, 2017 · The white flag with a simple blue “W” has risen from relative obscurity as a banner hoisted at Wrigley Field to indicate a Cubs victory to a prevalent symbol of fan optimism and …

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