Cubs Convention Celebrates 2016 World Series Championship, Ignites Desire for Another Title
A decade after their historic championship, the 2016 Chicago Cubs team reunited at Wrigley Field, with many players and staff members attending the event with their families. The clubhouse was set up to resemble that of a game day from the magical season, complete with jerseys hanging on lockers as if it were a playoff series. Former player Anthony Rizzo joked about how the team would often party in the clubhouse after winning playoff series or going out in Wrigleyville.
This 10-year anniversary celebration marked the beginning of a new era for the Cubs, who are now back in win-now mode following their last World Series appearance in 2021. While no players from the championship team remain with the organization, many fans still hold on to memories of that magical season. The event kicked off with a reunion at Wrigley Field and continued into the weekend, featuring an induction ceremony for Jon Lester as a Cubs Hall of Famer.
The 2016 World Series victory solidified new expectations for the franchise and left behind the "lovable losers" moniker. As Rizzo noted, the team set the bar high for players coming up, putting pressure on them to perform at a high level. The Cubs have struggled since then, but with their current roster and determination to succeed, fans are eagerly anticipating another championship.
The event also featured a panel of retired players who reminisced about the 2016 season, including team dinners and moments from Game 7 against Cleveland. Mike Montgomery, who threw out the final out in the World Series, emphasized the importance of fate and how conversations with his former teammates still turned to what-ifs. The Cubs are set to celebrate another anniversary in July, and plans are underway to honor World Series teams past and future.
As for Rizzo's parting words at the closing ceremony, "You're welcome," was met with thunderous applause from the packed ballroom. The reception was electric, and fans left the event with a renewed sense of hope and excitement for the Cubs' future success.
A decade after their historic championship, the 2016 Chicago Cubs team reunited at Wrigley Field, with many players and staff members attending the event with their families. The clubhouse was set up to resemble that of a game day from the magical season, complete with jerseys hanging on lockers as if it were a playoff series. Former player Anthony Rizzo joked about how the team would often party in the clubhouse after winning playoff series or going out in Wrigleyville.
This 10-year anniversary celebration marked the beginning of a new era for the Cubs, who are now back in win-now mode following their last World Series appearance in 2021. While no players from the championship team remain with the organization, many fans still hold on to memories of that magical season. The event kicked off with a reunion at Wrigley Field and continued into the weekend, featuring an induction ceremony for Jon Lester as a Cubs Hall of Famer.
The 2016 World Series victory solidified new expectations for the franchise and left behind the "lovable losers" moniker. As Rizzo noted, the team set the bar high for players coming up, putting pressure on them to perform at a high level. The Cubs have struggled since then, but with their current roster and determination to succeed, fans are eagerly anticipating another championship.
The event also featured a panel of retired players who reminisced about the 2016 season, including team dinners and moments from Game 7 against Cleveland. Mike Montgomery, who threw out the final out in the World Series, emphasized the importance of fate and how conversations with his former teammates still turned to what-ifs. The Cubs are set to celebrate another anniversary in July, and plans are underway to honor World Series teams past and future.
As for Rizzo's parting words at the closing ceremony, "You're welcome," was met with thunderous applause from the packed ballroom. The reception was electric, and fans left the event with a renewed sense of hope and excitement for the Cubs' future success.
I think its kinda cool that they got their old players back together to celebrate, even if some r gone 
, but its all good cuz its not like theyre tryna relive the past or anything 
. The 2016 team was def one for the ages tho 
, I mean who else can say they won a WS after 108 yrs of losin ? 
️. I think the new generation of Cubs players are feeling the pressure to live up to those legends 
, but idk if its all on them, cuz sometimes u just gotta make your own history 
. I mean we all wanna see another title, but its not like they cant handle it 
. The reunion was super fun and its awesome that the fans are still hyped after all these yrs 
! I mean, can you even believe it's been a decade since they won that historic World Series? 
The energy at Wrigley Field must've been electric with all the old players and staff there. And Anthony Rizzo bringing the funny jokes about partying in the clubhouse made me LOL 
, and I'm so stoked that fans got to be a part of it. The what-ifs with Mike Montgomery still lingered, but it's awesome how much love and respect there is for those '16 Cubs 
. Let's keep our fingers crossed they can make it happen again soon! 
... like, hello! It was such an iconic moment back then, and now it's just so satisfying to see him acknowledge that they did give the fans something special. And I love how he's still talking about those memories with his former teammates - it's clear that bond never broke.
. It feels like just yesterday we were all celebrating that historic championship win. I mean, who wouldn't want to relive those memories? The way they recreated the clubhouse was so cool, it actually brought back a lot of nostalgia for me. I loved seeing Anthony Rizzo's jokes about partying in the clubhouse after wins - he always had the best humor 
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. With new players coming in and some veteran talent remaining, it's definitely possible for them to make another deep run in the playoffs. And hey, even though the 2016 team isn't together anymore, their legacy lives on, inspiring future generations of Cubs fans to chase that championship 
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. I guess you could say it was a lighthearted way for him to poke fun at their past struggles while also acknowledging the team's growth and potential 
. And can we talk about how inspiring it is to see these players passing on the torch to younger talent? I mean, Anthony Rizzo's parting words at the end were EVERYTHING 
"You're welcome"... like, thank you for giving us hope again! 
The Cubs' current roster might not be from that magical season, but they're definitely building something special. Fingers crossed for another championship in July 
Like, yeah no kidding, Cubs fans have been waiting for another title since 2021 and we still haven't gotten one yet 
! But I'm so down for the Cubs to be in win-now mode now, maybe they can finally bring home that championship 
! Anthony Rizzo always brings the funny 
and his parting words "You're welcome" 
. The new team is gonna be on fire 
and the funny thing is, people still can't let go of that "lovable losers" moniker lol. anyway, i'm hyped to see them actually make some moves and try for another win 
but i know he's still keeping his head down & waiting for another shot.