Bryant Gumbel grew up in Hyde Park on Chicago's south side, but always rooted for the north side boys in blue.

His brother Greg Gumbel described what it was like when he and Bryant were growing up. He told People that he and Bryant would "grab our gloves, stand in front of a full-length mirror, wind up, pitch, and announce entire imaginary games, taking turns every half inning."

Greg was the White Sox. Bryant was the Cubs.

Bryant Gumbel has been interviewed about his Cubs love numerous times over the years, including extensive interviews in the films "The Babe and the Billy Goat: Reverse the Curse" (2003), and "Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs" (2006).

How does he describe the experience of rooting for the Cubs? "Being a Cubs fan is like being in limbo, with paradise always a day away.”

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