Who are the Cubs fans among athletes?
Larry Bird, the retired Boston Celtics player, was born in West Baden Springs, Indiana, and went to Springs Valley High School in French Lick. Fadeaway World reported on August 6, 2023 that he has been a Cubs fan since childhood, and quoted him as saying, "I was always a Cubs fan, but now I follow the Red Sox." That later line is a newer team added to the Cubs, and it is not an end to the fandom. The tier here is a report from an outlet, not a statement confirmed in his own words.
Scottie Pippen was born in Hamburg, Arkansas, and attended Hamburg High School there. His career teams include the Chicago Bulls, twice, along with the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers. NBC Los Angeles reported his Cubs fandom on October 23, 2016, and quoted him as saying, "This city is ready for another championship." This too is a report, not something confirmed in his own words.
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Which athletes grew up Cubs fans?
Larry Bird is reported to have been a Cubs fan since childhood. Fadeaway World carried the line "I was always a Cubs fan, but now I follow the Red Sox." in August 2023, which makes his Cubs fandom a reported one and not a current one he has confirmed. No childhood date has been given for Scottie Pippen.
Which athlete is the most famous Cubs fan?
The two players listed as Cubs fans are Larry Bird and Scottie Pippen, and nothing here ranks them by fame. Fadeaway World reported in August 2023 that Bird was always a Cubs fan, and NBC Los Angeles reported in October 2016 on Pippen's support for the team.
Did Scottie Pippen play in Chicago?
Yes, his career teams include the Chicago Bulls, where he played in two separate stints.