ROSCOE VILLAGE — The Cubs World Series trophy continued its victory tour, this time paying a visit to Chicago's other baseball champs.
The Commissioner's Trophy didn't have far to travel, just a short drive west on Addison Street to the home of the defending Public League title holders, the Lane Tech Indians.
Mike Lufrano, the Cubs chief legal officer and a Lane Tech alum, arranged the trophy's appearance.
Though the teams' fortunes converged in 2016, when it comes to championships, the Cubs have a whole lot of catching up to do. The Indians' latest baseball title was its 23rd, the most by a team in any sport in Public League history.
Lane's boys freshmen baseball team with the World Series trophy! pic.twitter.com/ZuJClcxISE
— Lane Tech (@LaneTech1440) March 27, 2017
Congrats to our neighbors the @Cubs for winning the World Series! Looks like we've got another champion on Addison Street #Twinning #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/Vdolm7LTDH
— Lane Tech Baseball (@LTBaseball) November 3, 2016
1 new stadium, 4 no hitters, 6 walk offs, 1 conference title, 1 goal, 1 ring #CityChamps #HOYEAH pic.twitter.com/TJlK33ZtwL
— Lane Tech Baseball (@LTBaseball) May 22, 2016
Last nights championship was also Lanes 3rd consecutive walk off win, this one was courtesy of Erik Basler, enjoy: pic.twitter.com/StWeA01cNq
— Lane Tech Baseball (@LTBaseball) May 23, 2016
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