For most of the postseason, Cubs fans have hitched their wagon to the predictions of Back to the Future: Part II. The 1989 movie had the Cubs winning the 2015 World Series.
However, it’s an actor from another movie that now hopes to help the Cubs reach the promised land. Thomas Ian Nicholas, who played Henry Rowengartner in 1993’s “Rookie of the Year,” is going to be at Wrigley Field cheering on the Cubs.
Going to the @Cubs game tonight. I'll be wearing a #Rowengartner jersey. Playing @hvacpub after the game #LetsGetSomeRuns!
— Thomas Nicholas (@TINBand) October 21, 2015
In the movie, 12-year-old Henry gains the ability to throw a 100 mph fast ball after a freak accident. He’s then signed to the Cubs and helps them win the World Series after overcoming the New York Mets.
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Nicholas has been to Wrigley many times for various events, including signing the seventh inning stretch and throwing out the first pitch. However, Wednesday’s game will be a little different. The actor told ESPN that for the first time since the movie, he will be wearing his Rowengartner jersey.
Usually when I go to the game I wear the jersey the Cubs made for me with my last name, Nicholas, on it but I called the team and I said, ‘Can you make a Rowengartner jersey for me?,’ Nicholas told ESPN.com late Tuesday night. I’ve never done that. I haven’t worn a Rowengartner jersey since the movie, but I feel like we kind of need it right now. It’s kind of like my rally cap.
The trip has come up as a spur of the moment decision for Nicholas, who hadn’t planned on coming to any postseason games. However, with the Cubs in a hole, he is hoping to bring some luck.
In addition to his ties through the movie, Nicholas said his wife is from Lincoln Park. The actor also plays in a band and will play a show at HVAC Pub in Wrigleyville after the game.
