Former Montreal Expo Hall of Fame inductee looking to change plaque to the Cubs

A former MLB player who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame is looking to have the hat on his plaque changed.

Andre Dawson, who used to play for the Montreal Expos for 11 seasons was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010 as a member of the Expos.

The 1977 NL Rookie of the Year, told the Chicago Tribune’s Paul Sullivan that he wanted to make the change from the Expos to the Chicago Cubs for personal reasons.

“I just felt my preference all along was as a Cub, despite playing [11] years in Montreal. I had my reasons, and I think that should’ve been something we sat down and discussed,” said Dawson.

“It’s hard for stuff to bother me, to a degree. But this has toyed with me over the years for the simple reason that I was approached with the [decision] that was going to be released to the press that I was going to wear an Expos emblem. I didn’t agree with it at the time. But for me, getting into the Hall was the most important thing,” He explained.

“Over time, I’ve thought about it more and came to the [conclusion] I should have had some say-so … I personally feel my mission, for the rest of my life going forward if that’s what it takes, is to right a wrong.”

After his time in Montreal, Dawson played six seasons in Chicago, before playing two with the Boston Red Sox and two with the Florida Marlins.

Dawson told Sullivan he hadn’t heard back from the Hall regarding his request.

“I don’t expect them to jump on something like this. If they elect to respond, they’ll take their time. And it wouldn’t surprise me if they don’t respond.”

And Dawson may not hear back, as in 2001, the Hall of Fame removed the player’s right to choose the logo on their cap after Wade Boggs allegedly took a cash bonus to have the Tampa Bay Rays logo on his cap after he was inducted. Boggs has denied the accusation since it was made.