'Of the 36 conventions held by the Cubs since 1986, only one — in 2017 — became a celebration of a championship season,' writes sports columnist Paul Sullivan. 'But that seldom has deterred fans from turning out.'
On Saturday, at the end of the panel featuring co-owners Tom and Laura Ricketts, it was announced that a Sandberg statue would be added to Statue Row at Gallagher Way along with those of Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo and[Don't miss] Ryne Sandberg will be 5th Chicago Cubs player with a statue outside Wrigley FieldSandberg clearly was surprised and emotional over the news, which his large family somehow managed to keep a secret.
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg hugs Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts as Chairman Tom Ricketts watches after the announcement that Sandberg will be the next player to have a statue outside Wrigley Field during the Cubs Convention on Saturday at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.But first, the Rickettses and Hoyer had some explaining to do to curious Cubs fans, who on Saturday were allowed to ask questions in separate panel sessions.
Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts listens to a fan's question about the construction surrounding Wrigley Field during a panel discussion at the Cubs Convention on Saturday at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. After the panel discussion, Hoyer told reporters he was glad to get Ian Happ signed to avoid arbitration, and that extensions for Happ, a free agent in November, and Nico Hoerner remain possible.
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