Now, 20 years later, Sosa at least is being recognized by the Cubs for his greatness, helping fill Wrigley Field and generating millions of dollars to the Cubs during their lovable losing years, helping end an eight-year postseason drought in 1998, and coming within one game of reaching the 2003 World Series.

The clamoring for his return by Cubs’ fans became greater and greater over the years but Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts made it clear: Sosa would never be invited back until he apologized for using steroids. Yes, even if it means committing perjury since he denied use in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.