CHICAGO — Dean Masini tattoo-gambled and won.
In November 2015, the 47-year-old Lakeview resident and father of four, got a tattoo featuring a Cubs logo with the phrase "World Series Champions 1907, 1908, 201_,"
He's now trying to figure out when and where he'll fill in the space since the Cubs did indeed win the World Series this year.
Masini wants to get the tattoo filled in at a public event at a Wrigleyville bar. He said bar owners can reach out to him on Twitter or emaili him at dpmasini@gmail.com.
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Masini went to Deluxe Tattoo on Irving Park Road and had a 4-inch tattoo inked into his right arm last year.
I need new profile pic, and pinned tweet. I suppose the profile pic goes to final version with 6. Have to think about what to say about it. pic.twitter.com/ncoUxXDNWo
— Cubs_AMARE_FIDEM (@Cubs_Faith) November 5, 2016
"I don't fit the profile of the typical tattoo person, I guess," said Masini, a management consultant who helps hospitals and insurance companies develop strategies and help improve their technological processes. "And this is not so much a bet as it is a statement."
Masini has two season ticket bleacher seats at Wrigley Field. When he went to games this year, his tattoo was hidden by one of his many Cubs jerseys. His wardrobe includes Ernie Banks, Jake Arrieta, Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo uniforms.
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Only a few close friends and family members have ever checked out the tattoo, Masini said. He said his kids, who range in age from 9 to 16, have seen it. He said they thought it was a novel idea at first but now don't really care. Masini in the past has tweeted photos of the tattoo, but never showed his face.
Masini wanted to get the tattoo for years but finally went through with his plan last year after the Cubs signed Jon Lester in late 2014. He spent $250 on the tattoo, which took about an hour to make.
The comma is at the end of the tattoo in case the Cubs keep winning World Series. He'll just put those years below the 201_.
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