CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo received a welcome fit for a World Champion at the Blackhawks game Tuesday night.
Many people stood and cheered when the All-Star first baseman was shown on the United Center’s big screen.
We're in a glass case of emotion with @ARizzo44 in the building!
Welcome back to the UC, champ! pic.twitter.com/enGoSDPgyp
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 11, 2017
He also participated in the Hawks’ Shoot the Puck in between the game’s second and third periods. His third and final shot was SO close.
.@ARizzo44's stages of Shoot the Puck grief. pic.twitter.com/I43S1PtJTM
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 11, 2017
The Blackhawks beat the Red Wings 4-3 in overtime for their fourth straight win.