The Watch Deputy Knight Mother in law OnlineChicago Cubs are going to the World Series for the first time in 71 years and while the players and city celebrate, a good number of fans got choked up over seeing their team finally -- FINALLY -- make it to the Fall Classic.

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As the final outs of the pennant-clinching win against the Dodgers were made on a double play Saturday night, Cubs fans had no idea how to feel, a mix of ecstasy, confusion, and lots of catharsis. Through every scenario imaginable, Cubs fans (including this writer) have prepared themselves for disappointment.

But what do when they actually won? All those feelings, mixed together, rushed to the surface and many fans found themselves crying with joy over the Cubs achievement.

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Many fans shared this footage of actor and Cubs superfan Bill Murray looking very, very happy.

The win was also bittersweet for many older Cubs fans, remembering loved ones who didn't live long enough to see the Cubs make it to the World Series, like Dorothy Farrell.

But the reactions weren't confined to just old-timers. Cubs fans of all ages celebrated and lost control of their emotions, knowing the team is just four wins away from ending the longest championship drought in major American sports.

Just wait to see the reaction should the Cubs manage to beat Cleveland and clinch their first World Series championship since 1908.