Former Cubs great Sammy Sosa, who once was the face of Chicago’s Friendly Confines, made his long-anticipated return to the place he used to hit towering home runs and flash his big smile.

The Cubs welcomed back Sosa with open arms in January with an induction into the team's Hall of Fame alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee.

Sosa, along with former first baseman Derrek Lee, are to be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame later this year. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com ...

Sosa, along with former first baseman Derrek Lee, are to be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame later this year.

Sosa, a fan favorite whose sprints to his usual right field position ahead of first pitch brought joy and cheers to those sitting in the bleachers, had remained away from Wrigley Field since 2004 ...

“They spent a lot of time enjoying Sammy’s great performances on the field – entertaining baseball fans - so to have him back – it’s a lot of fun.” Sosa, along with former first baseman Derrek Lee, ...

Sammy Sosa welcomed back to Wrigley Field for first time in 21 years John Zich/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Sammy Sosa hits a home run at Wrigley Field against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1999.