WATCH: Anthony Rizzo receives a standing ovation at Wrigley Field

by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Sep 6, 2024, 2:24 PM

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