How do you go from being a pariah, to being a symbol of summertime fun for the whole family? It's complex, writes .

It has been nearly 21 years since Sammy Sosa was with the Cubs. He was a beloved hero during his power-hitting days, only to unceremoniously depart and be treated as a pariah.

Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago's afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners.

Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley for the first time in 21 years on Friday – and he’s back to looking the way he did during his playing days.

Famed slugger Sammy Sosa made his long-anticipated return to Wrigley Field on Friday -- his first official appearance at the stadium in 21 years -- for the Chicago Cubs ' home contest against the ...

Former Cubs great Sammy Sosa, who once was the face of Chicago’s Friendly Confines, made his long-anticipated return to the place he used to hit towering home runs and flash his big smile.

Cubs fans finally got to cheer Sosa again as he made his return to Wrigley Field, back for the first time in more than 20 years after being welcomed back by the organization over the winter.

Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years before Chicago's game with the Mariners.

BASEBALL Sammy Sosa celebrated in his return to Cubs, Wrigley Field for the first time in two decades By Matt Carlson Associated Press,Updated June 20, 2025, 5:56 p.m.

CHICAGO — On the first day of summer, Sammy Sosa finally made his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field, emerging from the shadows of public life to continue his reunion tour with the Chicago ...

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