Anthony Rizzo

Imagine a super-strong baseball player who loves to hit home runs! That's Anthony Rizzo! He played first base, which is like the guardian of the corner of the baseball field. He was so good, he played for 14 whole years, which is longer than you've been in school! He mostly played for the Chicago Cubs, a team with a super famous stadium called Wrigley Field.

Anthony Rizzo was a HUGE part of his team winning the World Series in 2016. That's like winning the biggest championship in baseball! But he's also super brave in real life. He once had a sickness called Hodgkin's lymphoma, but he beat it! He's like a superhero who fights for good both on and off the baseball field.

Because Anthony Rizzo knows what it's like to face tough times, he started a special foundation to help kids who are sick. It's called the Anthony Rizzo Foundation, and it works with a children's hospital. He wants to make sure sick kids have smiles on their faces, just like he does when he hits a grand slam!

After playing baseball for many years, Anthony Rizzo decided to retire from playing. But he didn't stop helping! He still works with the Cubs team, but now he's like a special helper and ambassador. He's a true inspiration, showing us that you can be great at sports and also be a kind and caring person.