Yes, but he wasn't doomed the moment he said "Stadium". I bet there wasn't one Cubs fan that day that could name even one racetrack of his. In fact, I bet there wasn't one Cubs fan that day that could even name another ballpark correctly.
Of course, I'm being sarcastic... but I think the fans are one big reason I hate the Cubs. There's a difference between being a die-hard, and being blinded by that wind.