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Cubs celebrate 2016 team at Wrigley Field ten years later

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:08 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Cubs celebrate 2016 team at Wrigley Field ten years later

Summary

The Chicago Cubs honored their 2016 World Series championship team during a weekend reunion at Wrigley Field. Former players, staff, and front-office members gathered for the dedication of the Champions Gate, which pays tribute to the franchise's title winners of 1907, 1908, and 2016. Former President Theo Epstein highlighted the camaraderie that led to the Cubs’ historic victory, while Jon Lester reflected on the significance of the achievement for generations of fans. The event also featured players participating in the iconic seventh-inning stretch, further commemorating the memorable season.

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•Cubs held a 10-year reunion for the 2016 World Series team.
•Champions Gate was dedicated at Wrigley Field.
•Theo Epstein emphasized the importance of team unity for their success.
•Jon Lester noted the ongoing impact of the championship on Cubs fans.
•Players participated in the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley.

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2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: Celebrating the 2016 Cubs never gets old at Wrigley Field, even as the players do

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — If the Cubs ever win the World Series, they’ll build statues of the players and none of them will ever have to pay for a drink in Chicago again. We heard that maxim for years. The 2016 Cubs finally ended the franchise’s 107-year championship drought, putting it to the test. Ten years later, there are still no statues. But the Cubs owners did erect a Champions Gate dedicated to the ...
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