Comedian/entertainer Bernie Mac, known for stuff like
Mr. 3000 and the
Bernie Mac Show, passed away today at the age of 50. With his passing, the White Sox lost one of their most high profile fans.
Wikipedia says:
In 2004, Mac had his first starring role as a retired baseball player in the movie Mr. 3000. In the 2003 NLCS, Mac sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" at Wrigley Field with the Cubs leading the Florida Marlins in the series 3-2 and up in Game Six 3-0. Instead of saying "root,
root, root for the Cubbies" Mac said, "root, root, root for the
champions!" The Cubs would go on to lose the game and the series, with
some fans claiming that Mac helped to jinx the Cubs. Mac later admitted that he has hated the Cubs his whole life, is a die-hard White Sox fan, and was seen during the 2005 World Series at US Cellular Field.
Rest in peace, Bernie Mac -- (1957-2008).
Cubs fans blaming a loss on a jinx....no way, never!
We still got George Lopez! No talent ass clown.