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Javier 'Javy' Baez Way

Javier Baez played for the Chicago Cubs baseball team (2014-2021) and was a crucial part of the team's historic World Series win in 2016. His nickname is “El Mago,” the magician. He was co-MVP for the National League and an All-Star.

Honorary Javier "Javy" Baez Way was dedicated on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 and drew a huge crowd of adults and children from the proud Puerto Rican community and beyond, most were wearing Chicago Cubs hats, shirts, jackets, and Javy's jersey number 9.  

"Congratulations Javier Baez" cake from a local bakery

Fan wearing Javier Baez Cubs jersey number 9 and flying the flag of Puerto Rico


Honorary Javier “Javy” Baez Way

At Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park


Approved: 2017

Ward: 26
Alderman: Roberto Maldonado
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park


Sign Dedication Ceremony: April 11, 2017

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The sign stands in Humboldt Park in front of "Little Cubs Field" and also at the Division Street entrance to the park on Luis Munoz Marin Drive.

The sign dedication was hosted by Alderman Roberto Maldonado and attended by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.


Source

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_B%C3%A1ez