An Edison Park deli has received an outpouring of support from the community, including from Cubs icon Anthony Rizzo, after an armed robbery in November.

Rizzo, a former first baseman who retired from baseball this year and rejoined the Cubs as an ambassador, paid Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs a surprise visit Nov. 23.

Photos on social media show Rizzo posing with the deli’s staff and signing autographs. A video also shows him making a sandwich.

“We were absolutely thrilled and completely surprised by a visit from [Rizzo],” the store said on social media. “What an amazing and genuine person. It stems from an amazing family. [Thank you] for this wonderful surprise and support!”

Rizzo also showed his support for Tony’s on social media, praising the neighborhood spot for supporting its commu

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