Jan 11, 2010 8:20 AM EST

The Cubs have promised to retire Andre Dawson's No. 8 if the soon-to-be Hall of Famer enters Cooperstown wearing the team's hat.

The Hall of Fame has yet to announce whether Dawson will wear a Cubs or Expos hat on his Hall of Fame plaque.

A source close to Dawson told ESPN.com's Bruce Levine that the eight-time All-Star would prefer to be enshrined as a Cub, but the decision is ultimately up to Hall officials.

Via ESPN