Art Institute Lions Wear Cubs Hats For First Time Ever

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago is ready for the Cubs to roar at the World Series.

The lions outside The Art Institute of Chicago are wearing Chicago Cubs helmets for the first time ever, marking another Chicago tradition.

The new lion hats were placed Monday around 8 a.m.

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The lions have worn helmets for the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and the Blackhawks during the teams' championship runs.

One of the bronze lion statues outside the Art Institute of Chicago dons a giant Blackhawks helmet. (Credit: Regine Schlesinger)