He was super fast and it was deceiving
I remember many routine ground outs to short and third he nearly beat out and several he did for infield hits
19 triples in 1984
He could have stoled a lot more bases if he was more aggressive
He did steal 54 one year
Condolences to family and friends of Ryne Sandberg. R.I.P., sir.
Game Called - Grantland Rice
Game Called. Across the field of play
the dusk has come, the hour is late.
The fight is done and lost or won,
the player files out through the gate.
The tumult dies, the cheer is hushed,
the stands are bare, the park is still.
But through the night there shines the light,
home beyond the silent hill.
Game Called. Where in the golden light
the bugle rolled the reveille.
The shadows creep where night falls deep,
and taps has called the end of play.
The game is done, the score is in,
the final cheer and jeer have passed.
But in the night, beyond the fight,
the player finds his rest at last.
Game Called. Upon the field of life
the darkness gathers far and wide,
the dream is done, the score is spun
that stands forever in the guide.
Nor victory, nor yet defeat
is chalked against the players name.
But down the roll, the final scroll,
shows only how he played the game.
Heck of a ballplayer! & sounds like an even better human..
RIP Ryno
Some years back, Bill James rated ballplayers in 9 different skills. Two players were good at all 9 - Willie Mays and Ryne Sandberg.
Damn shame and so young! I liked Ryno. He should have played in the 1984 World Series. The Cubbies came so close.
RIP, Mr. Sandberg.
He was a joy to watch and a quiet professional.
RIP Ryne. Prayers to your families...