Cubs Save Lives

Historically, the Cubs have caused some serious heartache. On August 22nd, the Cubs gave a little back, albeit unintentionally, and saved the life of Ben Von Bruenchenhein.

Because the Cubs were in San Francisco, Ben was up watching the game in his living room at 10:15PM. Ben, who is normally in bed at this time (dork), stayed up to watch the Cubs game instead.

Meanwhile, neighbor Larz Nordstrom (in his 80s) was apparently playing with his gun. Larz "accidently" pulled the trigger and the bullet went through the wall. The bullet went through Ben's bedroom wall, right above his pillow. Had Ben been sleeping, he may have been shot in the head. However, with the Cubs on the west coast, Ben was too busy watching the game to sleep.

The Cubs save lives. Plain & simple.

Larz Nordstrom was interviewed, in his underwear, and had this to say:

"I just forgot the damn thing was loaded."

Cubs Save Lives [Chicago Sun Times]