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.
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This is one bandwagon fan we can't help but love.
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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.
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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.)
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Another Steve Bartman
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Every bro with a beard wanted to be Jake Arietta.
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This Jake Arietta came complete with his signature fastball.
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Even without a real beard, some still pull off the Arrieta look.
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Like this one.
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But when you're a sexy Jake Arietta, it's gone too far.
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Zombie Cubs were strangely popular.
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This cutie, though, was a vampire slugger.
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Speaking of cuties ...
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The ivy was a really nice touch.
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"Death of a dream"? Welp.
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Some haven't quite gotten over the Cubs' loss to the New York Mets.
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The saddest.
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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 ...
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