What would it look like if Cubs icons past and present all celebrated together? This.

While Bill Murray may be the unofficial president of Cubs fandom, he’s never been alone or short on luminous, Chicago-loving peers.
What would it look like if Cubs icons past and present all celebrated together? This.
What would it look like if Cubs icons past and present all celebrated together? This. /

While Bill Murray may be the unofficial president of Cubs fandom, he’s never been alone or short on luminous, Chicago-loving peers.

This exclusive illustration for Sports Illustrated by artist Rafa Alvarez depicts a full cast of the Cubs’ most famous (and infamous) icons, some of whom weren’t alive long enough to see the title, but must be excited nonetheless.

How many can you name?

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Rafa Alvarez for Sports Illustrated

Front Row: Leon Durham, Gabby Hartnett, Ryne Sandberg  Second Row: Ron Santo, Bill Murray, Billy Williams  Third Row: Steve Bartman, Don Zimmer, Harry Caray, Steve Goodman  Top: Ernie Banks

You can find the image in the pages of this week’s Sports Illustrated along with full coverage of Chicago’s title.


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