Chicago Cubs camp is the place to be right now. They’re drawing big crowds, there’s a lot of excitement, and they’re doing their bit for charity, too.
On Saturday, Joe Maddon, bench coach Dave Martinez, and a group of players all got their heads shaved for Maddon’s “Respect Bald” charity benefiting pediatric cancer research. According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, fans could register on a first-come, first-serve basis and pay $100 to have their heads shaved alongside Maddon and the players, along with a t-shirt.
Here’s a look at the festivities:
These aren't just words. Head shaving ceremony comin up at cubs camp (for a good cause) @cubsjoemadd pic.twitter.com/0Ss6DM66hw
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 5, 2016
Joe Maddon ready to have hair sheared for cancer pic.twitter.com/Xtcy76cyL1
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 5, 2016
And Joe Maddon after. pic.twitter.com/0RMMIBZAM7
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 5, 2016
Joe Maddon, Davey Martinez have hair shaved for Respect Bald charity. Rizzo, schwarber, zobrist too pic.twitter.com/krhtgy1gry
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 5, 2016
Maddon loves to keep things loose around his team and this will help. Even better that it’s for a great cause. It’s a tradition that extends back to his days with the Tampa Bay Rays, too. Cubs camp seems like a blast as long as you don’t park too close to the practice fields.
