Updated: Nov. 3, 2016 at 7:07 AM

MLB: The Chicago Cubs are world series champions (67 images)

The Chicago Cubs had to wait 108 years but it was worth it as they overcame a Cleveland rally and a rain delay to win 8-7 in 10 innings and claim the mantle of world champions!

Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo (L), Kris Bryant (C), and Mike Montgomery (38) celebrate winning the World Series over the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2, 2016. Chicago won 8-7 to celebrate a World Series win for the first time in 108 years. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Retiring Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross celebrates winning World Series game 7 over the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2, 2016. Chicago won 8-7 to celebrate a World Series win for the first time in 108 years. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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Chicago Cubs players celebrate after the final out over the Cleveland Indians during the tenth inning of World Series game 7 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2, 2016. Chicago won 8-7 to celebrate a World Series win for the first time in 108 years. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (R) celebrates winning the World Series over the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2, 2016. Chicago won 8-7 to celebrate a World Series win for the first time in 108 years. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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