Jon Lester Anthony Rizzo celebrate Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series championship

By Matt Clapp on 07/16/202607/16/2026

Jon Lester and Anthony Rizzo celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship at the parade. Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

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