Posted on 07/28/2025 8:04:30 PM PDT by Beave Meister
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An iconic player who helped redefine the second base position and authored one of the great singular performances in the long, storied history of the Chicago Cubs, Ryne Sandberg died on Monday after battling cancer. He was 65 years old.
Sandberg left behind a legacy of a quiet superstar who may have been reluctant to find the spotlight, but demanded it with a blend of power, speed and defense that made him one of baseball’s all-time greats. He spent the majority of his brilliant 16-year career with the Cubs, earning induction into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
"Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation of Chicago Cubs fans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise,” said Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts on behalf of his family and the Cubs' organization. “His dedication to and respect for the game, along with his unrelenting integrity, grit, hustle, and competitive fire were hallmarks of his career.
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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
He was traded to the Cubs from the Phillies. The trade was suppose to be just Larry Bowa and the Phillies threw in Sandberg just to sweeten the deal.
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.
I don’t know who originally said it. Maybe it was Hemingway.
“Every person has two deaths. The first is when they’re buried in the ground. The second is the last time that someone says their name.”
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.
And that first hit was against the Cubs Wrigley Field.
It was also his only hit as a Phillie. He went 1 for 6 in ‘81 with the Phils.
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...
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