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Ryne Sandberg, Cubs Hall of Famer, Dies at 65 Following Cancer Battle

He died on July 28 in hospice care at his Chicago home surrounded by family.

Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg waves before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch for the Cubs home opener against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on April 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Sandberg spent his entire 15-season MLB career with the Cubs from 1982 to 1997, becoming a 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner and the 1984 National League MVP.
  • He publicly revealed a metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis in January 2024, announced remission in August and disclosed a relapse in December 2024.
  • The Cubs released a statement praising his unrelenting integrity, grit, hustle and competitive fire and recalling his role as a global ambassador for the game.
  • Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts called Sandberg a hero to generations of fans and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lauded him as a five-tool legend.
  • In June 2024 the team unveiled a statue at Wrigley Field commemorating the 40th anniversary of his iconic “Sandberg Game.”