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Cubs Honor Sister Jean After She Dies at 106 Years Old

Cubs Honor Sister Jean After She Dies at 106 Years Old

Summary

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a Catholic nun who became famous as the chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball team, passed away at 106. The Chicago Cubs honored her by displaying her name at Wrigley Field, recognizing her contributions to sports and the community. Sister Jean was well-known for supporting the team during their 2018 successful NCAA tournament run.

Key Facts

  • Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt died at 106 years old.
  • She was known for being the chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball team.
  • Sister Jean became famous during Loyola's 2018 Cinderella run in the NCAA tournament.
  • The Chicago Cubs honored her by displaying her name at Wrigley Field.
  • Sister Jean was involved in scouting reports and coaching support for the basketball team.
  • She was inducted into the Loyola Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017.
  • Sister Jean retired from official duties in September due to health reasons.

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