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Ryne Sandberg Dies at 65 After Battle With Prostate Cancer

The Chicago Cubs will honor the Hall of Famer with a commemorative patch for the rest of the season.

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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

  • Sandberg died on July 28 at 65 after a nearly two-year fight with metastatic prostate cancer.
  • The Cubs announced they will wear a memorial patch on their uniforms through the end of the season to pay tribute to his legacy.
  • He first disclosed his diagnosis in January 2024, celebrated remission in August, and revealed a recurrence in December.
  • Over 16 seasons, he earned ten All-Star selections, nine Gold Glove Awards, seven Silver Slugger trophies and the 1984 National League MVP as a record-setting second baseman.
  • Sandberg was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005 and had a statue unveiled at Wrigley Field in June 2024 to commemorate his impact.