The Cubs honored Hendricks with a pyramid of baseballs — one for every out of his last start for them — and remarks from outfielder Ian Happ, who became the longest-tenured player on the team after Hendricks’ departure. Happ’s comments made sure everyone on the team knew just how much Hendricks had given to the organization.

Kyle Hendricks, who started Game 7 when the Chicago Cubs ended their World Series title drought in 2016, says the passionate fan base made his time there unforgettable.