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- [John] And here comes the great Chicago hero who's won many a championship and big game, Michael Jordan,
to throw out the ceremonial first ball.
So they are trying to get all of the good karma they can get you here from the get-go.
- [Man 2] Well, John, no wonder I couldn't get him on the phone.
I've been trying to reach him.
He's here at the stadium.
- And he's got a Sammy Sosa jersey on.
Ah.
Sammy Sosa, the catcher.
Michael and Sosa, one of the biggest sports icons not just in Chicago but in the country
and the world right now.
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- [Man 3] Ladies and gentlemen, he's a former Chicago Bears first-round draft pick who
played in Chicago from '87 to '93.
And currently the head football coach at the University of Michigan.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jim Harbaugh.
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- [Man 4] Ladies and gentlemen, he's an Irish mixed martial art boxer and businessman.
A former UFC featherweight and lightweight double champion.
Also the founder of TIDL Sport, a next-generation sports recovery line.
To throw out tonight's ceremonial first pitch, please welcome Conor McGregor.
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- Ladies and gentlemen, he's an actor and comedian.
Please welcome Kevin Hart.
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- Charles Barkley throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
Almost got it there.
- [Man 4] Are you going to say it?
Or do you want me to say it?
- [Man 5] Go ahead.
- It's terrible.
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- The Cubs fans out in full force for the start of the season and you know who's here to throw
out the first pitch.
They didn't indicate who it would be.
It was kind of a well-kept secret, but it is sweetness.
Walter Payton will throw out the first pitch and listen to the ovation it'll get.
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One of the greatest running backs in the history of the National Football League and one of the great icons
of Chicago sports throwing it to another, Sammy Sosa.
Walter Payton, honored here with his pregame ceremony.
- And now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome NBA reporter and
Chicagoland native, Craig Sager.
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Ladies and gentlemen, direct your attention to the Wrigley Field pitcher's
mound once again for another ceremonial pitch and welcome Sister Jean.
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- [Woman] Did she not take Opening Day up a notch?
How great.
- [Man 6] She gets the loudest roar.
- [Man 7] Is that a spitball?
She doctoring that baseball?
- I think that was one of those underhand side arm things.
- It's so cute.
You've got to love that.
- Absolutely.
- I asked her if she had an agent.
She said, "No."
I said, "You've got to get one."
- Every year on April 15th, baseball honors Jackie Robinson's legacy by celebrating
his life, values, and accomplishments.
In 2002 the first Roberto Clemente Day was observed to commemorate the lasting memory of one of the
game's great ambassadors.
And on March 4th of this year, it was announced Lou Gehrig would join Robinson and
Clemente as the only players who have a day reserved in their honor across Major League Baseball.
- Please welcome, Steve Gleason and his son, Rivers as he throws out today's ceremonial first pitch.
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- Welcome a very special guest to throw out a ceremonial first pitch,
one of the most celebrated Cubs fans and among the most successful comedians and actors of our time.
Welcome, one of Chicago's very own, Bill Murray.
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And now, fans, please welcome former NBA, MVP, and current Bulls guard Derrick Rose and his son, PJ.
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Please welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Gene Simmons.
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Ladies and gentlemen, she's a five-time Olympic medal-winning gymnast and has
nine world championship medals.
Please welcome 2008 Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast, Nastia Liukin.
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Ladies and gentlemen, he's best known for starring as Ron Swanson on the hit
sitcom "Parks and Recreation."
Please welcome actor, comedian, and Chicago native, Nick Offerman.
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- Welcome back to Wrigley Field, Jackie Chan, star of the upcoming film,
"The Karate Kid," throwing out the first pitch.
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- Please welcome actor and Chicago native, Mr. T.
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- Celebrities in attendance today, there's Mr. Las Vegas.
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And ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the mound Paddington Bear.
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