Former Cubs great Sammy Sosa, who once was the face of Chicago’s Friendly Confines, made his long-anticipated return to the place he used to hit towering home runs and flash his big smile.

It took 21 years, but Chicago Cubs legend Sammy Sosa finally returned to Wrigley Field. The former MVP and seven-time All-Star received a standing ovation and loud cheers from fans as the team ...

Sammy Sosa is one of the greatest Chicago Cubs of all time, earning seven All-Star appearances during his 13-year career with the team and landing a spot in the team's Hall of Fame. But since his ...

Famed slugger Sammy Sosa made his long-anticipated return to Wrigley Field on Friday -- his first official appearance at the stadium in 21 years -- for the Chicago Cubs ' home contest against the ...

Sammy Sosa acknowledges fans as he is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Jan. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) ...

Sosa became the face of the Cubs franchise where he played 13 seasons after coming in a trade from the crosstown White Sox in March 1992. A seven-time All-Star, Sosa hit 545 homers in 1,811 games ...

Sosa, 56, played his final game with the Cubs at Wrigley on Oct. 2, 2004, when he homered in an 8-6 loss to Atlanta. Former Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa acknowledges applause from fans at ...

Sammy Sosa is one of the greatest Chicago Cubs of all time, earning seven All-Star appearances during his 13-year career with the team and landing a spot in the team's Hall of Fame. But since his ...

Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa does a hero's trot through the Wrigley Field outfield during a ceremony to honor him during his 66-home run season on Sept. 20, 1998. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune) ...

From 1998-2004, Sosa posted a 37.1 WAR, setting franchise records for home runs and becoming the Sammy Sosa that was feted Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, ending his 20-year exile with the ...

It has been nearly 21 years since Sammy Sosa was with the Cubs. He was a beloved hero during his power-hitting days, only to unceremoniously depart and be treated as a pariah.

FILE - Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa connects for a three-run home run in the third ining against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, July 11, 2004 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.