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10/27/2004 11:47 PM ET

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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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