Wrigleyville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
2016
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 10, 2026
1. 2016 Marker
Albert Almora Jr. Jake Arrieta Javier Bαez Kris Bryant Trevor Cahill Aroldis Chapman Chris Coghlan Willson Contreras Carl Edwards Jr. Dexter Fowler Justin Grimm Jason Hammel Kyle Hendricks Jason Heyward Tommy La Stella John Lackey Jon Lester Miguel Montero Mike Montgomery Anthony Rizzo Hιctor Rondσn David Ross Addison Russell Kyle Schwarber Jorge Soler Pedro Strop Matt Szczur Travis Wood Rob Zastryzny Ben Zobrist
Erected 2016 by Chicago Cubs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Hispanic Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.
Location. 41° 56.891′ N, 87° 39.429′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Wrigleyville. It can be reached from North Clark Street north of West Addison Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago IL 60613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Chicagos North Side. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named 2016 (here, next to this marker); 1907 / 1908 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1907 / 1908 (a few steps from this marker); Ferguson Jenkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" (within shouting distance of this marker);
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More about this marker. The plaque is part of a new Clark Street entry gate the Cubs added to Gallagher Way, next to Wrigley Field, in 2026. Another plaque below it shares the story of the 2016 team. Two plaques on the south side of the gate honor the Cubs' two other world champions, the 1907 and 1908 teams.
Regarding 2016. This plaque near Wrigley Field lists 30 of the 45 players who appeared in at least one game for the 2016 Chicago Cubs. Of that group, 26 made at least one appearance during the Cubs' 17-game postseason run, including rookie pitcher Rob Zastryzny, who was not included on the World Series roster after Kyle Schwarber was activated after recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the third game of the season. Four of the players listed made contributions to the team in 2016 but did not appear in the playoffs: pitchers Trevor Cahill and Jason Hammel, infielder Tommy La
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 10, 2026
2. 2016 markers in Gallagher Way
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 10, 2026
3. 2016 Marker in Gallagher Way
The Wrigley Field grandstand is in the background on the right.
Photo by Arturo Pardavila III, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0), November 3, 2016
4. Ben Zobrist holds his 2016 World Series MVP trophy
Zobrist batted 10 for 28 in the 2016 World Series, including an RBI double that gave the. Most famously, his RBI double in the 10th inning gave the Cubs the lead, and they
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on November 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
