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When Tribune Co. purchased the Cubs in 1981 for $20.5 million, the stands were often half-empty, Wrigley Field had no lights, and the team hadn?t been in the postseason since 1945. Now the Cubs play to full houses?night and day? in a renovated Wrigley and are one of the most valuable brands in sports. Now if they could just win a playoff game …