Jon Lester and Jody Davis to Receive Prestigious Induction into Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame
The Chicago Cubs officially announced that left-hander Jon Lester and longtime catcher Jody Davis will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. The move is a testament to their significant contributions to the Cubs' rich history, which spans multiple championships and storied players.
Lester, who played for the Cubs from 2015 to 2020, left an indelible mark on the franchise with his outstanding performance on the mound. During his six-year tenure, he posted a remarkable record of 77-44 with a 3.64 ERA, earning him the reputation as one of the greatest free-agent signings in Cubs history.
The 2016 World Series champion finished second in National League Cy Young Award voting that year and led the team to their first playoff berth in seven years. His impressive postseason numbers included a 2.02 ERA en route to the Cubs' championship title, cementing his status as one of the franchise's most iconic players.
Lester expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating that his legacy will be tied to his teammates. "I want my legacy to be with my teammates," he said. "That's it." The move also marks a milestone in his own career, which saw him reach 200 victories and 2,488 strikeouts, solidifying his place among the all-time leaders.
Jody Davis, on the other hand, was a key member of the Cubs' 1984 World Series team and is being honored posthumously. A two-time All-Star and the 1986 NL Gold Glove winner, Davis played for the Cubs from 1981 to 1988 and finished 10th in NL MVP voting that year.
Davis expressed his humility and gratitude, saying "This is my Hall of Fame... this is as good as I could do." His induction serves as a testament to his dedication to the team and its fans.
The Chicago Cubs officially announced that left-hander Jon Lester and longtime catcher Jody Davis will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. The move is a testament to their significant contributions to the Cubs' rich history, which spans multiple championships and storied players.
Lester, who played for the Cubs from 2015 to 2020, left an indelible mark on the franchise with his outstanding performance on the mound. During his six-year tenure, he posted a remarkable record of 77-44 with a 3.64 ERA, earning him the reputation as one of the greatest free-agent signings in Cubs history.
The 2016 World Series champion finished second in National League Cy Young Award voting that year and led the team to their first playoff berth in seven years. His impressive postseason numbers included a 2.02 ERA en route to the Cubs' championship title, cementing his status as one of the franchise's most iconic players.
Lester expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating that his legacy will be tied to his teammates. "I want my legacy to be with my teammates," he said. "That's it." The move also marks a milestone in his own career, which saw him reach 200 victories and 2,488 strikeouts, solidifying his place among the all-time leaders.
Jody Davis, on the other hand, was a key member of the Cubs' 1984 World Series team and is being honored posthumously. A two-time All-Star and the 1986 NL Gold Glove winner, Davis played for the Cubs from 1981 to 1988 and finished 10th in NL MVP voting that year.
Davis expressed his humility and gratitude, saying "This is my Hall of Fame... this is as good as I could do." His induction serves as a testament to his dedication to the team and its fans.
so like jody davis passed away but they still giving him a hall of fame thingy... that's really cool 
i wonder what kind of guy was he off the field, was he friendly with other players? and jon lester is so lucky to be part of the team when they won the world series in 2016 
how many years did it take for him to win a championship? also, what makes his legacy special to him? is it just about the wins or is there something else that makes him feel proud? 
. Lester's whole career was basically just him trying not to suck on the mound 
. 77-44 record? That's cute. And don't even get me started on that ridiculous postseason ERA of 2.02 
. Yeah, sure, he won a championship with the Cubs, but let's be real, that was just a fluke 
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It's just another example of how the Hall of Fame is basically just a bunch of special snowflakes getting rewarded for being good enough 
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1986 nl gold glove winner, two-time all-star... that's some serious accolades right there! i'm thinkin jon lester's induction is pretty cool too, but i gotta say, it's a little weird they're inducin him posthumously 
. like, how do u even celebrate that? still, congrats to both of 'em! their legacies are definately cemented in chicago cubs history 
That's awesome news about Jon Lester and Jody Davis getting inducted into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame 
! It's great to see these two legends get the recognition they deserve for their incredible contributions to the team's history 
. I mean, come on, a 3.64 ERA is nothing to sneeze at, especially considering Lester was a free agent signing 
. And let's not forget about Jody Davis' impressive stats, especially his Gold Glove win in '86 
. It's amazing that they're being honored posthumously for Jody, it's a nice way to keep his legacy alive 
. I'm sure this is a huge milestone for both Lester and the Cubs organization 
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- who wouldn't wanna remember that guy on the mound? 
, feels like we gotta get this done ASAP for his family 
. This is, like, so exciting! Cubs' history is rich & these guys are no joke 
Anyway, Jon Lester is actually pretty deserving, I guess he was a solid addition to the team during his time. But, like, 77-44 record isn't that impressive? And what about some of the other guys who played with him? 
But, like, he only played for 8 years and wasn't even an All-Star that often. Is his induction really going to make up for that? 
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i loved watching him pitch for the cubs during his 6-year stint 
its cool that hes tying his legacy to his teammates tho 