Ranking Dexter Fowler's top 3 most unforgettable Cubs moments

World Series - Chicago Cubs v Cleveland Indians - Game Seven
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"You go, we go," no longer. Last week, Dexter Fowler officially announced his retirement. The 36-year-old outfielder had an incredible 14 big league seasons, playing for five teams (Rockies, Astros, Cubs, Cardinals and Angels), batting .259 with an on-base-percentage of .358 and OPS of .775. He’s also a one-time All-Star and World Series champion. Fowler made an immeasurable impact in his two seasons with the Cubs so, one last time, let's take a trip down memoty lane.

Top 3 Dexter Fowler Cubs Moments: 3 - Game-Winning HR In Coors Return

Prior to joining the Cubs in 2015, Fowler spent six of his first seven seasons with the Rockies. He came to the Cubs on a one-year deal for $9.5 million in 2015 as the team geared up to compete in their first season under new manager Joe Maddon.

In the Cubs' second series of the season, Fowler made his return to Coors Field to face his former team. The clubs split the first two in the three-game set and the Cubs entered the bottom of the ninth in the rubber match, down 4-5. Fowler stepped up and, with an 0-2 count, hit a two-run bomb off LaTroy Hawkins to steal a 6-5 win along with the series.

This was Fowler’s coming out party in his first week on the team and set the stage for what was to be an incredible season in Chicago. From then on he became a staple in the leadoff spot and earned the famous “You Go, We Go” line from his teammates.

Chicago Cubs Victory Celebration
Chicago Cubs Victory Celebration / Jonathan Daniel/GettyImages

Top 3 Dexter Fowler Cubs Moments: 2 - Surprise Spring Training Reunion

The Cubs had a 2015 season for the ages. They had the third-best record in baseball, clinched the NLDS at home against their arch rivals in the Cardinals and made the NLCS for the first time since 2003. While the season was special, it ended on a sour note via a sweep at the hands of the New York Mets. Just like that, Fowler's one-year deal was a thing of the past and there was little hope he'd return in 2016.

When spring training began that season, rumors were flying that Fowler had signed with the Orioles. However, Theo Epstein had a trick up his sleeve and pulled off a one-year signing without anyone knowing. One day during drills in Mesa, Epstein casually walked onto the field with Fowler, to the complete shock of the team.

This surprise was the kick-start to the 2016 season and the excitement from his teammates made his impact on and off the field abundantly clear. There was no better way to lead-off the season in which the Cubs would do the unthinkable and snap the 108-year-old World Series curse. Without this, we would never have experienced his number 1 moment as a Cub, one that fans will remember forever.

Top 3 Dexter Fowler Cubs Moments: 1 - Game 7 Leadoff Homer

World Series - Chicago Cubs v Cleveland Indians - Game Seven
World Series - Chicago Cubs v Cleveland Indians - Game Seven / Jason Miller/GettyImages

The Cubs entered Game 7 of the World Series in Cleveland set to do the unthinkable and come back from a 3-1 series deficit to win their first championship since 1908. Tensions were high on that brisk, November night as Corey Kluber took the mound for the Indians, aiming to shut down the Chicago bats in front of a packed Progressive Field crowd.

Fowler strolled up to the plate in his usual leadoff spot and on the third pitch of the game, he took Kluber deep to center for the first leadoff home run in World Series history. Many still get chills from that moment and it set the stage for one of the best Game 7's of all-time. His exhuberant trip around the bases won't soon be forgotten - and that's saying a lot when you think back at the drama of that gamge.

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We wish Fowler the best on his retirement and thank him for the time and memories he gave to the city of Chicago. And don't forget - you can find him at his new home now on Marquee Network.

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