Both a skilled fielder and a fearsome power hitter, he entered the national sports spotlight with two memorable home runs in a nationally televised 1984 game.

Lou Cella, who created all of the Cubs statues outside Wrigley Field, said he'll be eternally grateful to the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs fan Janet Falcone knew where she needed to be on Tuesday. Making the short walk with her husband, Paul, from their home on Addison Street to Wrigley Field around noon, the Falcones, dressed in their Cubs gear,