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Ryne Sandberg Dies at 65 After Two-Year Cancer Battle

Tributes have poured in from MLB leadership, teammates and fans following the Cubs’ announcement of his passing.

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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.
Ryne Sandberg dies at 65: All on wife Margaret, and children Justin and Lindsey (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 04: Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Overview

  • His family announced that he died on July 28 at age 65 at home in Chicago, surrounded by his wife Margaret, their children and grandchildren.
  • Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts described Sandberg as “a hero to a generation,” praising his integrity, grit and respect for the game.
  • MLB commissioner Rob Manfred lauded Sandberg’s five-tool excellence and said the league will continue supporting cancer research in his memory.
  • The Cubs plan to honor Sandberg this season with memorial patches and ceremonies at Wrigley Field.
  • Over a 16-year career, Sandberg earned 10 All-Star selections, nine Gold Gloves, seven Silver Sluggers, the 1984 NL MVP Award and set the home run record for second basemen.