Refers to a person or
professional sports team who achieves unexpected or sudden success or recognition, especially after obscurity, neglect, or misery.
Cinderella stories tend to gain much media and fan attention as they move closer to the championship
game at the end of the tournament.
The
2004 Boston Red Sox season is considered a
Cinderella Story after beating the New York
Yankees in 7 games after falling behind 3-0 in the series.