WRIGLEYVILLE — Sure, Jake Arietta might have shaved off his beard, but the facial hair was a key component in Halloween costumes honoring the Cubs pitcher.
After the stellar season at Wrigley Field, it's not surprising that Cubs-themed costumes were a popular choice this year. From dressing like bandwagon fans to some impressive Steve Bartman get-ups, here are some of our favorites.
If you believe in the Wrigley Field curses, you probably want to keep your distance from this trio.
This is one bandwagon fan we can't help but love.
My daughter Brittany, age 9 as a Cubs bandwagon fan for Halloween this year!
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Some had a #ThrowbackThursday that hit right in the feels.
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This pumpkin paint job is super impressive.
Spotted in Roscoe Village. #billygoat #cubs #cubbies #curses
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Poor Steve Bartman just can't catch a break.
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(We've heard he catches other things quite easily, though.)
Another Steve Bartman
Every bro with a beard wanted to be Jake Arietta.
This Jake Arietta came complete with his signature fastball.
Shes sprinting at 98mph with perfect accuracy #cubs. Jake SCArrieta and his fastball
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Even without a real beard, some still pull off the Arrieta look.
Like this one.
Go Cubs Go! #halloween #cubs #oliver #jakearrieta @jakearrieta
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But when you're a sexy Jake Arietta, it's gone too far.
Sexy #JakeArrieta for #Halloween complete with #Cubs #trampstamp @jakearrieta49
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Zombie Cubs were strangely popular.
This cutie, though, was a vampire slugger.
Vampire Slugger 🎃 #Halloween #baseball #undead #vampire #krisbryant #cubs
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Speaking of cuties ...
Brendan couldn't wait to be @kris_bryant17 for Halloween #happyhalloween #cubs #krisbryant
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The ivy was a really nice touch.
"Death of a dream"? Welp.
Some haven't quite gotten over the Cubs' loss to the New York Mets.
NEXT YEAR!! ⚾️🎃#cubsfan #reversethecurse #2015 #cubs #heartbreak #halloween
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The saddest.
Too soon? #halloween #cubs #worldseries #alwaysnextyear
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For a curse-theme party, there's no costume more fitting.
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The Cubs might not have won it all, but you know what they say ...
Happy Halloween #halloween #halloweencostume #cubs #skeleton
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