Called it: Sports Illustrated predicted Astros title in ’14
Houston Astros’ George Springer reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of Game 7 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. AP
LOS ANGELES—What jinx?
Sports Illustrated boldly predicted an Astros’ World Series title on its cover in 2014—after Houston had lost more than 100 games for three straight years—proclaiming: “Your 2017 World Series Champs.” It featured a picture of George Springer in a bright Astros jersey.
Article continues after this advertisementIt proved to be oh so prophetic. Not only did the Astros win, Springer was named Series MVP.
The magazine had a bit of a hedged bet in this Series, of course. It also ran a Dodgers cover this summer with the headline “Best. Team. Ever?” —AP
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