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Cubs Legends Davis & Lester Enter Hall of Fame
31 Aug
Summary
- Jody Davis and Jon Lester were inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame together.
- The 1984 Cubs team is credited with rekindling playoff hopes for the franchise.
- Lester was part of the 2016 team that ended the Cubs' 108-year championship drought.
Jody Davis and Jon Lester, two significant figures in Chicago Cubs history, were jointly inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame prior to Sunday's game against the Reds. Davis, a prominent member of the 1984 team, reflected on how that squad helped usher in a new era of winning expectations for the franchise.
The 1984 Cubs clinched their first playoff berth since the 1945 World Series, ending a long drought and making fans believe in October baseball again. Davis sees his team as a cornerstone that paved the way for the 2016 championship.
Jon Lester, a key pitcher for the 2016 team that finally broke the 108-year World Series curse, acknowledged the importance of players like Davis. Lester stated that hearing from past Cubs greats influenced his decision to join the team.
Both Davis and Lester expressed the profound significance of this induction, recognizing it as a permanent place in Cubs lore. Lester also mused about the possibility of induction into baseball's broader Hall of Fame after a recent visit to Cooperstown.
