Wrigley Field has seen plenty of jaw-dropping moments over the years, but nothing quite like this. Chicago Cubs legend-in-the-stands, Ronnie “Woo Woo” Wickers, just staged a comeback that fans are calling more emotional than a playoff win.
The 82-year-old superfan, known for his iconic “Woo! Woo!” chants echoing across the ballpark for decades, has been battling a lung disease that forced him onto an oxygen tank earlier this year. Doctors reportedly advised him to “take it easy” and avoid big crowds. But in true Woo Woo fashion, he wasn’t about to let that keep him from his beloved Cubs.
With the help of a full nursing team, Ronnie made his triumphant return to Wrigley this weekend — rolling into the ballpark with oxygen support in tow, and immediately firing up the crowd with his trademark cheer. Witnesses say the moment he shouted his first “Woo!” the stadium exploded in applause like it was Game 7 of the World Series.
Some fans even claimed they saw Ronnie tearing up, while others swore a few Cubs players gave a subtle salute from the dugout. Social media blew up with videos, captions like: “This is bigger than a home run. Ronnie IS Wrigley.”
Insiders tell us Ronnie had been determined all year to make it back, telling friends, “I’ll cheer ‘til my last breath.” And on this night, surrounded by love from the fans and the team, he proved just that.
Whether the Cubs make a playoff run or not, one thing’s clear: Wrigley Field got its heart back… and his name is Ronnie Woo Woo.