Jon Lester, Jody Davis enter Cubs Hall of Fame

The ceremony capped Chicago’s 150th-anniversary weekend.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Their place, made permanent. https://t.co/9givFWws67 Via @Cubs on X

What happened: The induction ceremony took place Sunday at Wrigley Field. Former broadcaster Vince Lloyd also joined the 2026 class and received the new Lifetime Achievement Award.

Why it matters: The class connects two landmark eras: the 1984 team and the 2016 World Series champions. The honor makes all three inductees permanent fixtures in

By the numbers: Lester won 77 games with a 3.64 ERA in 171 starts for Chicago and posted a 2.44 ERA in 12 postseason appearances.

What to watch: Chicago enters September with the anniversary ceremony complete and the final month of the regular season ahead.

Sources

@Cubs 2026-08-30T23:28:23.870305+00:00

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