The upcoming World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians will allow for a refreshing break in having to endure winning teams from Boston or San Francisco — the Indians haven't won since 1948, and the Cubs since 1908.
Things were … a little different back then. To wit: A ticket to see the Indians play at the Cleveland Municipal Stadium against the Boston Braves in the 1948 World Series cost just $6.25:
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