PITTSBURGH -- The Chicago Cubs donned their favorite football jerseys for getaway day Thursday as they prepare for their final series of the regular season. The Cubs are hitting the road to play the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Some pandered to their Chicago fan base, while others simply wore the jerseys of their favorite players -- current or past. Here is a partial list of who is wearing what:
Kris Bryant: Mike Ditka
Addsion Russell, Javier Baez and Ben Zobrist: Walter Payton
Pedro Strop: Bo Jackson
Chris Coghlan: Barry Sanders
Tommy La Stella (who wanted Sanders): Antonio Brown
Matt Szczur: Brian Westbrook
First base coach Brandon Hyde: Joe Montana
Manager Joe Maddon: Lafayette College