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Images: Cubs Convention Opening Night

Posted January 14, 2011 12:00 am

Cubs pitcher Matt Garza and first baseman Carlos Pena talk during the first day of the Cubs convention Friday at the Hilton and Towers in Chicago. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com

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

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