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Cubs Honor Ryne Sandberg With Teamwide No. 23 Jerseys

Saturday’s No. 23 jerseys will be auctioned to fund cancer research following a pregame tribute at Wrigley Field.

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The Orioles' Gunnar Henderson runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning against the Cubs on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Overview

  • Every player wore a royal blue, name-less jersey numbered 23 with a memorial sleeve patch to mark Sandberg’s legacy.
  • Wrigley Field observed 23 seconds of silence before first pitch and played a career-spanning tribute video on the video board.
  • Former Cubs stars Andre Dawson, Shawon Dunston, Rick Sutcliffe and Jody Davis led a ceremony bringing second base to the field in Sandberg’s honor.
  • Marquee Sports Network broadcasters hung Sandberg’s jersey in the booth and aired a vintage family singalong video during the seventh-inning stretch.
  • Outside the ballpark, fans have left flowers, hats and notes at Sandberg’s statue to commemorate his influence on the team and the community.