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Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs Icon and Hall of Famer, Dies at 65

He died at home on July 28 following a two-year fight with metastatic prostate cancer that he publicly documented to raise awareness.

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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Former Chicago Cubs player and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg poses for pictures in front of his statue before a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on June 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Ryne Sandberg dies at 65: All on wife Margaret, and children Justin and Lindsey (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)

Overview

  • Ryne Sandberg died on July 28 at age 65, with his family by his side, after a public two-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
  • Over a 16-year career—15 seasons with the Cubs and one with the Phillies—he earned 10 All-Star selections, nine consecutive Gold Glove awards, seven Silver Slugger trophies and the 1984 National League MVP before retiring as the major league home run leader among second basemen and being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.
  • Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts hailed him as a hero to a generation of fans and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred praised his five-tool excellence while pledging continued support for Stand Up To Cancer in his memory.
  • After his playing days, Sandberg remained active in the sport as a Cubs ambassador, a minor league manager and manager of the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013 to 2015.
  • A statue unveiled at Wrigley Field in June 2024 and an outpouring of tributes from teammates, rivals and fans reflect the lasting impact of his leadership, resilience and contributions to baseball.