Organizers said they expect bigger crowds than normal this year with the return of legendary slugger Sammy Sosa.

Sammy Sosa and former first baseman Derrek Lee will be inducted into the Chicago Cubs' Hall of Fame, the team announced one month after Sosa apologized for 'mistakes' he made during his MLB career.

RIcketts on Sosa reunion: "We can just accept the fact that there were a lot of guys doing things that the league was discouraging."

When Sammy Sosa finally took the stage at the Cubs Convention after a 21-year absence, he carried an American flag, re-creating the memorable moment when he first took the field following the 9/11

Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts announced at tonight’s Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony that former Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee and outfielder Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this year.

After over 20 years of absence from the Chicago Cubs organization after serving as the franchise icon for the previous decade, former North Side slugger Sammy Sosa was welcomed back by fans at this year's Cubs Convention.

Sammy Sosa headed up the steps and onto the stage, clutching a small American flag in his right hand. The former Cubs icon beamed as he jogged across the platform, reaching down to high-five some fans as he soaked in the cheers and familiar chants of his name.

Sammy Sosa sprinting into the field with the American flag in hand. The post Sammy Sosa’s Iconic 9/11 Tribute Revisited as He Reunites With Cubs for Hall of Fame Induction appeared first on EssentiallySports.

After over two decades away from the franchise, Sammy Sosa was finally welcomed back at Cubs Convention last night.

The Chicago Cubs elected outfielder Sammy Sosa and former first basemen Derek Lee to the team's Hall of Fame during their annual fan convention.

Former right fielder Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this year, alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee, the team announced at the annual Cubs Convention on Friday.