US EditionSammy Sosa Welcomed Back to Wrigley Field for First Time in 21 Years
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUN 20 – Sammy Sosa was honored with a video tribute and standing ovations after reconciling with the Cubs following past performance-enhancing drug allegations ahead of his Hall of Fame induction.
- Sammy Sosa, the former Cubs star, made his first visit to Wrigley Field in 21 years on Friday, coinciding with a game against the Seattle Mariners.
- Sosa's return followed a long estrangement after his controversial 2004 departure amid performance-enhancing drug allegations and a decade of mixed relations with Cubs leadership.
- He was warmly welcomed, received a greeting from owner Tom Ricketts, spent time with current team members, and is scheduled to be honored with induction into the Cubs Hall of Fame before the end of the year.
- Sosa hit 545 home runs with the Cubs, earned seven All-Star appearances, was 1998 NL MVP with 66 homers, and apologized publicly for unspecified past mistakes.
- His return symbolizes reconciliation with the organization and honors his legacy as the Cubs lead the National League Central and overall NL standings in 2025.
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Top 10 MLB Stars Of The Steroid Era (2:02) It's been 21 years since Cubs legend Sammy Sosa set foot in Wrigley Field after being the face of the franchise for 13 seasons starting in 1992.In that time Sosa racked up 545 home runs, seven All-Star appearances and an NL MVP award when he went toe-to-toe with Mark McGwire and hit 66 homers in the summer of '98.Like many superstars of the steroid era his career ended with questions about PED use and h…
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Former face of Cubs welcomed back
CHICAGO — Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago’s afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners.
Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field for first time in over 20 years
Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa, who is set to be inducted into the team Hall of Fame this year, returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago's afternoon game.
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