Cub fans celebrate historic 2016 but ready for another title run
By Karie Angell Luc and Paul Johnson For Chronicle Media — April 13, 2017
The homer opener was never more special at Wrigley Field than this year when fans got to see their World Series champion Chicago Cubs take the field since that historic game 7 win on Nov. 2, 2016.
Crowds started to get heavy on the sidewalk outside of Wrigley Field about 4 p.m. before the storm hit. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
Fans gathered outside the ballpark and Wrigleyville early Monday, April 10 to begin the celebration in anticipation of the game later that evening and the ceremonies beforehand, including the raising of the World Series championship banner.
The day was an emotional celebration for a fanbase that waited 108 years to see that banner flying high.
The Windy City delivers. Bucking high winds, Dayna O’Neill of Palatine readies herself for a cell phone photo pose by trying to tame the flag first. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
In her Cubs blue nail polish, Mary DeLucca of Wood Dale takes a cell phone photo under the famous red marquee. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
Leroy Robertson is a vendor on Addison Street. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
Examples of wares sold including the gold jersey. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
Kathy Smith of Downers Grove tries to configure image composition for a selfie on her cell phone. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
On the Addison Street CTA #152 bus are Michelle Martin (left) and Michelle Cramer, both of Johnsburg, in a festive mood. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
Edgar Estrada of Chicago with his homemade World Series trophy, made with is son Edgar Jr. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
Edgar Estrada of Chicago with his homemade World Series trophy, made with is son Edgar Jr. (Photos by Karie Angell Luc/for Chronicle Media)
