Cubs fan Cusack relishes ‘uncharted territory’

CHICAGO — Wrigley Field has been teeming with celebrity fans throughout the postseason. With the World Series having made its way to the North Side, there has been no shortage of famous people who have flocked to the Cubs’ home ballpark to revel in what has been a frenzied October.

But for some famous Cubs fans, none of this is new. They have been here not only all season, but every season. Perhaps no one exemplifies this type of Cubs fandom quite like actor John Cusack, who spends more time at Wrigley Field during the baseball season than anywhere else.

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That’s not an exaggeration. How many home Cubs games did he attend in 2016?

Game Date Time (air time/game time) Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 25   CLE 6, CHC 0 Gm 2 Oct. 26   CHC 5, CLE 1 Gm 3 Oct. 28   CLE 1, CHC 0 Gm 4 Oct. 29   CLE 7, CHC 2 Gm 5 Oct. 30 8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 6 Nov. 1 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX *Gm 7 Nov. 2 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX * If necessary | All times listed ET • World Series coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Indians

“I missed four or five because of work,” he said, smiling.

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Seventy-six games is a lot. Heck, 50 is a lot. Whatever the number is for Cusack, it’s clear his presence at Wrigley Field has nothing to do …

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