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 won a World Series ring with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, will face his former team for the first time Sunday.

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.