"Everyone walked away from that interaction feeling like they had some connection with him," said Iowa Cubs assistant general manager Randy Wehofer, who was the team's broadcaster at the time. "And it was pretty unbelievable to see.

The Chicago Cubs and their fanbase are reeling after the loss of Ryne Sandberg, but fans continue to show their love to the legend.

Longtime Chicago Cubs teammates Ryne Sandberg and Shawon Dunston spent a decade as double-play partners, celebrating the highs of a 1989 NL East title and enduring the lows of seven losing seasons in an eight-year span.

Ryne Sandberg, who played 15 seasons with the Cubs, passed away at his home Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 65.

During the 1984 MLB season Ryne Sandberg achieved something very few humans can claim: He was the best baseball player in the entire world.

Chicago chairman Tom Ricketts shared a poignant message following the death of Cubs legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.