You Bet: Cubs Won the World Series, So Cleveland Pays Up

Now that the Cubs have secured their first World Series victory since 1908, it's time for Chicagoans to cash in on all the bets made with Cleveland over the outcome of the championship series. Here are a few of our favorite wagers: 

LeBron James vs. Dwyane Wade: 

After LeBron James made it clear that he'd be rooting for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade decided to have a little fun

In a video posted to Twitter, Wade challenged his former Miami Heat teammate, proposing that the loser would have to dress in the winning baseball team's uniform for the next Bulls-Cavaliers game. 

After the Cubs bested the Indians, Wade posted a photoshopped image on Instagram of what James will look like, walking into the United Center on Dec. 2. [[400338411, C]]

Cedar Point vs. Great America:

In a video posted ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, Six Flags Great America, located in north suburban Gurnee, proposed a bet to Sandusky-based Cedar Point.

The bet began simply enough: If the Cubs won the World Series, the Cedar Point team would have to post a video of them singing "Go Cubs Go."

Cedar Point accepted and raised the wager even more. If the Indians won, Great America's staff would have to sing "Cleveland Rocks" and the winning city's park would get to choose a ride at the other to rename for the entire 2017 opening weekend.

With the Cubs snagging a World Series victory, the Cedar Point staff has made good on their promise. The staff posted their video, and revealed that the Top Thrill Dragster will be named the "Top Thrill Cubster" in May. [[400129561, C]]

Husband vs. Wife:

After finding out she was pregnant at the start of the Cubs season, Indiana native Katie Stam-Irk proposed a bet with her husband Brian, according to WISH-TV

The couple's third child was due on Halloween, so Katie's friendly wager involved the name of their newborn: If the Cubs won the World Series, the baby would be named Wrigley. If not, he would be called Oliver. 

Their little boy was born on Oct. 31, though he remained nameless until two days later. The couple nicknamed him 'Cubby' in the meantime, according to WISH-TV, and even had two birth certificates made up, just in case. 

Finally, after Game 7, Wrigley Oliver Irk was officially named on Nov. 2.

Gov. Bruce Rauner vs. Gov. John Kasich:

The governors of Illinois and Ohio wagered cases of beer, pizza and other ballpark favorites during the World Series.

Should the Indians have won, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner pledged to deliver an extra large Chicago-style deep dish pizza and a case of Chicago-brewed microbrew beer to Ohio Governor John Kasich. Kasich accepted, promising to send over local Cleveland beer and ballpark mustard if the Cubs snagged a victory.

Kasich is set to send Rauner some Great Lakes Brewing Co. beer and Bertman Original Ball Park Mustard.

Archbishop Blase Cupich vs. Bishop Richard Lennon: 

A wager between Catholic bishops in Chicago and Cleveland resulted in hundreds of people in need being treated to a free dinner.

Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich pledged to send Chicago-style pizzas as well as treats from Misericordia Hearts and Flour Bakery to Cleveland to feed more than 100 guests at the Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center if the Cubs lost.

Bishop Richard Lennon said he would send over a "Cleveland-style feast" to the evening supper program sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago if the Cubs won. 

After the series, both bishops decided to pay up for a good cause. 

Mayor Rahm Emanuel vs. Mayor Frank Jackson:

Although Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel didn't have a bet going on the outcome of the World Series, they both decided that the historic pairing of the Indians and Cubs deserves recognition.

Each mayor has pledged $1,000 to youth baseball organizations in the other's city, according to a release.

Cleveland's The Historic League Park will receive money from Chicago, and Chicago's Playball Initiative will receive Cleveland's donation.

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