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Images: Opening Night of the 34th Annual Cubs Convention

See moments from opening night of the 34th annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago.

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  Kris Bryant is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Albert Almora Jr is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Albert Almora Jr is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Young fans react as players are introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  A young fan greets players during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  A young fan greets player Jason Heyward during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Fans react as players are introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Theo Epstein speaks during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Former Cub Ryne Sandberg, center, shares a laugh with other former players Ray Burris, left, and Billy Williams, right, during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish arrives for opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Kris Bryant speaks during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Kris Bryant speaks during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Kris Bryant waits to be introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Tom Ricketts makes opening remarks during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Cubs Hall of Fame members, from left, Fergie Jenkins, Lee Smith, Billy Williams, and Ryne Sandberg share a laugh as they are introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Lee Smith is introduced as the latest former Cubs player to be elected to the Hall of Fame during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Theo Epstein holds court for the media during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Tom Ricketts speaks during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Former Cubs hurler Dave Otto is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Former Cubs hurler Kerry Wood is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Kris Bryant, right, greets others as he arrives during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Javier Baez, center, greets former Cubs Billy Williams, left, and Randy Hundley, right, during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Former Cubs catcher Jody Davis is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Joe Maddon greets former Cubs players during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Albert Almora Jr is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  David Bote is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Kris Bryant is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Carl Edwards Jr is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Cole Hamels is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Ian Happ is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Tom Ricketts speaks during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Cubs Hall of Famers Billy Williams, left, and Randy Hundley greet each other during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Cubs legend Billy Williams speaks during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Pedro Strop speaks during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Javier Baez speaks to the media during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Wayne Messmer sings the national anthem during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Cubs radio broadcasters Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer greet each other during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Joe Maddon shares a laugh with former players including Tim Stoddard during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Joe Maddon leaves the stage during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Kyle Schwarber is introduced during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
  Joe Maddon appears during opening night Friday of the 2019 Chicago Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago. Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.com
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