Two Decades Later, Sammy Sosa Comes Home to Wrigley Field

On Friday afternoon, Sammy Sosa captivated the Wrigley Field crowd as his image graced the video board beyond the left-field bleachers. He blew kisses and tapped his heart, an emotive gesture the Cubs faithful had longed to witness for over two decades. After a 21-year absence from the Friendly Confines and resolving past disputes with the organization during the winter, the iconic Cubs player returned to the scene of his legendary moments. When questioned about potential mixed reactions from fans, Sosa chuckled, showcasing his trademark grin. Postgame, despite the Cubs' 9-4 defeat against the Mariners, Sosa remarked, “Are you kidding? This is my house,” a testament to his enduring legacy. His influence on Wrigley Field and the surrounding community remains significant, having captured the attention of baseball enthusiasts when he and Mark McGwire shattered the single-season home run record in 1998. The return of Sammy Sosa to WrigleyField stirred a whirlwind of nostalgia and excitement for fans.