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I grew up a White Sox fan, but you can?t deny how good this team is.?Go to the Artists WebsiteRyan Duggan?I?ve lived in Chicago for 15 years and northern Illinois my entire life. Chicago is a vibrant and beautiful city with a history full of characters. I think we get a rough reputation in the news, so I wanted to portray the city as I see it.?Go to the Artists WebsiteChristopher Gray of Half Hazard Press?The concept behind this artwork was to capture the feeling of possibility and excitement you can feel as a fan. It?s almost childlike, the excitement of being a part of something bigger that everyone believes in wholeheartedly. Theres a literal sense of awe when you visit Wrigley for the first time and you can feel the history in the place.?Go to the Artists WebsiteElias Stein?My grandfather was a Cubs fan, so it has always been in the family. I got hooked on the team when I was 10 years old. Summer of ?98. Sammy Sosa hit 66 home runs and the Cubs won the wild card. 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