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Images: Cubs Convention Opening Night

  Club Chairman Tom Ricketts addresses fans. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Paul Dzien of Bartlett leads a chant for Ron Santo. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  “Mr. Cub” Ernie Banks hams it up during his introduction. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Pitcher Matt Garza gives a big smile to the crowd. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Wayne Messmar sings the National Anthem for Cubs legends Ron Santo and Phil Cavarretta, who both passed away in 2010 . Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Hoping for autographs Adam Naliwajko of Mt. Prospect, from left, Grant Jones of St. Charles and Adam Salutric of Carol Stream watch for players. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Fans fill the Grand Ballroom. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Pitcher Carlos Zambrano talks to members of the press. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Six-year-old twins Trenton and Trista Fisk of Naperville attend their sixth Cubs Convention on the shoulders of their dad Craig and brother Trevor. Craig Fisk said they were 3 months-old when they came the first time. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Manager Mike Quade talks about the team. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Brian Ailello of Geneva is dressed for the occasion as he takes some photos. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  Pitchers Carlos Zambrano and Kerry Wood salute fans. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com
  A scene from the first day of the Cubs Convention Friday at the Hilton and Towesr in Chicago. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com