WATCH: Anthony Rizzo receives a standing ovation at Wrigley Field

Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Friday, September 06 2024

Chicago's beloved son Anthony Rizzo returned to Wrigley Field on Friday as the Yankees are in town for their series against the Cubs.

The Wrigley Field faithful gave Rizzo a standing ovation after he saw a tribute video that the Cubs made for him during his time on the Northside.

Check out a few videos of his homecoming:

What Anthony Rizzo means the city of Chicago and the Cubs organization cannot be overstated.⁰⁰Welcome back, Rizz. 💙 pic.twitter.com/5uaSG6XBLv
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 6, 2024

Anthony Rizzo receives a standing ovation ahead of today's Cubs-Yankees game. pic.twitter.com/bHmb8uAcMu
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) September 6, 2024

Rizzo's walk-up song 'Intoxicated':

Anthony Rizzo's walk-up song 'Intoxicated' plays before his 1st at-bat at Wrigley 👏 pic.twitter.com/BDn4OR3xQy
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) September 6, 2024

Tribute video:

Cubs honored Anthony Rizzo with a tribute video in his first game back at Wrigley: pic.twitter.com/YSqB8LSvZT
— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) September 6, 2024

Jed Hoyer talks about Rizzo's time as a Cubs player:

"Rizz, to an extraordinary level, embraced being a Cub."

Jed Hoyer on Anthony Rizzo. pic.twitter.com/vEMeqsfTLF
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) September 6, 2024