From obscure to iconic the rise of the 'W' flag
Candice Finnelly
Season ticket holders Ross and Candice Finnelly  of Lemont   brought a “W” flag poster to Thursday’s Game 5 of the NLCS.  They ’re fully supportive of the new tradition  with one caveat:  They  only fly it after the game.
“All the time  I want to say  put that away ”  Candice Finnelly  said with a laugh.
As unwitting Dodgers fans asked ballpark employees about the significance of the flag   Ross Finnelly  said  he  often finds  himself  explaining the history and meaning for family and friends from out of town.
“I think it’s a symbol everyone can get behind ”  Ross Finnelly  said. “It’s like singing ‘Go Cubs Go.’ Now  the team is winning  so we get to sing a lot more. It gives something for the fans to unite around. It gives everyone a common symbol to root for  to rally around.”
Season ticket holders Ross and [TGT]  of Lemont   brought a “W” flag poster to Thursday’s Game 5 of the NLCS.  They ’re fully supportive of the new tradition  with one caveat:  They  only fly it after the game.
“All the time  I want to say  put that away ”  [TGT]  said with a laugh.
As unwitting Dodgers fans asked ballpark employees about the significance of the flag   Ross Finnelly  said  he  often finds  himself  explaining the history and meaning for family and friends from out of town.
“I think it’s a symbol everyone can get behind ”  Ross Finnelly  said. “It’s like singing ‘Go Cubs Go.’ Now  the team is winning  so we get to sing a lot more. It gives something for the fans to unite around. It gives everyone a common symbol to root for  to rally around.”