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Loyola-Chicago Chaplain Sister Jean Attends Cubs' Home Opener at Wrigley Field

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers team chaplain Sister Jean was such a big hit during the run to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA tournament that her time in the spotlight has extended past March Madness.

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs honored Sister Jean at Wrigley Field before their home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates:

WGN TV News

Sister Jean gearing up for #Cubs home opener https://t.co/ZEsISJYjBH

As part of the festivities, the 98-year-old fan favorite got to throw out a ceremonial first pitch, per ABC 7's Jesse Kirsch and WGN News' Josh Frydman:

Jesse Kirsch

NICE ARM!