Sox make leap down list of teams searching for a ring
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With their first world championship in 86 years, the Red Sox made a tremendous leap from third on the list of longest quests for a World Series trophy down to the bottom.
Years without a championship
Team
Year last won
Years since*
Cubs
1908
96
White Sox
1917
87
Indians
1948
56
Giants
1954
50
Rangers
--
43
Astros
--
42
Brewers
--
35
Expos
--
35
Padres
--
35
Mariners
--
27
Pirates
1979
25
Phillies
1980
24
Cardinals
1982
22
Orioles
1983
21
Tigers
1984
20
Royals
1985
19
Mets
1986
18
Dodgers
1988
16
A's
1989
15
Reds
1990
14
Twins
1991
13
Blue Jays
1993
11
Rockies
--
11
Braves
1995
9
Tampa Bay
--
6
Yankees
2000
4
Diamondbacks
2001
3
Angels
2002
2
Marlins
2003
1
Red Sox
2004
--
* For teams that have never won a world championship, lifespan of franchise is noted
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