Why do the Cubs fly the W? Meaning, history and how Chicago's victory celebration tradition became a phenomenon

Long story short, I take some responsibility for the POW/MIA flag flying during the Northwestern football games FULL STORY: all the upper deck roof @cubs pennant flags (including the one POW/MIA flag in deep right field) were removed for NU flags for past football games. 2024 Baseball Offseason, POW/MIA flag was removed before the football games and back in place ahead of Opening Day 2025. 10/22/2025 I tweet suggesting the flag stay in place and tag several NU accounts including Chief Revenue Of