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.