Former Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks has officially announced his retirement after a 12-year career, 11 of which were spent in Chicago, including his pivotal role in the team's Game 7 World Series win in 2016.

The announcement, which was confirmed by MLB Monday, marks an end to Hendricks' historic baseball career.

Affectionately known as "The Professor," Hendricks made his MLB debut with the Cubs during the 2014 season, having been acquired in a 2012 trade that sent Ryan Dempster to the Texas Rangers.

His 11 postseason starts for the Cubs became the most in team history.

"My family and I congratulate Kyle on his retirement after a great career. He was one of the best all-time Cubs pitchers. We would not have won the World Series without his incredible 2016 season where he won the Major

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