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Many see the Cubs\u2019 signing of Alex Bregman<\/a> as being analogous to bringing Jon Lester<\/a> to Chicago in 2015, especially since both were seen as the kind of leaders who could bring a World Series title to the North Side. Both will be in attendance at this weekend\u2019s Cubs Convention, where CI has been told Lester will be announced as the next inductee into the Cubs Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n Though he only played six seasons in Chicago, Lester left an indelible mark as a consummate professional and quiet leader who also knew how to have a little fun when called for. A good ol\u2019 boy who opted for the simple moniker of LEFTHANDER on his Players\u2019 Weekend jersey years ago, Lester was neither boastful nor flashy. Well, except when he slipped on his World Series rings from his time with the Red Sox and Cubs.<\/p>\n Lester coming to Chicago signaled to the rest of the league that the Cubs were for real and that they were not to be taken lightly. In his first season, he helped the team to 97 wins and an NLCS berth. He followed that up by finishing second in the Cy Young<\/a> race as the Cubs went wire-to-wire to win the whole damn thing. He wasn\u2019t the greatest pitcher in Cubs history by a long stretch, but his impact was far greater than his stats could possibly measure.<\/p>\n Provided our info is correct, Lester will get one hell of an ovation on Friday night at the Sheraton Grand. Well, he\u2019ll get a huge round of applause regardless, but knowing he\u2019s getting a blue jacket will make the pop that much bigger.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Follow Us<\/p>\n![\"Google](\"https:\/\/www.cubsinsider.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jannah\/assets\/images\/google-news.svg\")
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