Jason Heyward’s speech during the Game 7, 10th-inning rain delay was so popular that Lego included it as part of its version of the 2016 World Series.
But the Cubs’ right field was unaware of the Lego version as well as the popularity of his speech.
“Surprised?" Heyward said Saturday morning. "I don’t know. I never thought about it like that. It was just a moment where you feel like you need to say what you need to say. I would have been pissed off if I didn’t say it at the time.
"But as far the excitement from it, no. I feel like every other detail that our fan base can find, not just winning the World Series but any moment, they look for something positive and they get excited about it. They don’t take it for granted. So that’s what’s awesome about Cubs fans and hang the W after every game. Win or loss, tomorrow is another day. But when you do win, enjoy it. Live in the moment."
The Lego version of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series
The Lego version of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.
The Lego version of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.
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Heyward admitted he was amused to learn that manager Joe Maddon took one of his three slogans – "don’t forget the heartbeat” – based on Heyward’s passionate speech before the Cubs rallied for an 8-7 win over Cleveland.
"I didn’t know what a heartbeat had to do with anything," Heyward said. "He got a slogan. That’s what he does. He’s on it. He’s able to think outside the box."
Caption Cubs’ Kris Bryant on being pranked by Greg Maddux
Cubs’ Kris Bryant on being pranked by Greg Maddux. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs’ Kris Bryant on being pranked by Greg Maddux. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Caption Cubs’ Kris Bryant on being pranked by Greg Maddux
Cubs’ Kris Bryant on being pranked by Greg Maddux. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs’ Kris Bryant on being pranked by Greg Maddux. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Caption Cubs’ Jason Heyward on locker room speeches
Cubs’ Jason Heyward talks about giving team speeches. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs’ Jason Heyward talks about giving team speeches. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Caption The Lego version of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series
The Lego version of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.
The Lego version of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.
Caption Spring training drills: Jon Lester fields and throws to first base
Cubs pitcher Jon Lester performing fielding drills at spring training on Feb. 17, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Jon Lester performing fielding drills at spring training on Feb. 17, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Caption Closer Wade Davis on joining the Cubs
Closer Wade Davis on joining the Cubs. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Closer Wade Davis on joining the Cubs. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
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