Legendary Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg Dies
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Baseball legend Ryne Sandberg called his wife Margaret "my rock" after his cancer diagnosis and noted, "With her by my side, I can conquer anything!" The former Chicago Cub died on July 28, the Cubs confirmed in a post on X.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ryne "Ryno" Sandberg announced he was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in January 2024. Unfortunately, in Sandberg's case, it appeared he discovered the cancer when it was no longer curable.
Chicago Cubs fans, a breed apart in their passion and faith, are piling bouquets at the feet of Ryne Sandberg's statue outside Wrigley Field. The spontaneous memorial started blossoming soon after reports surfaced Monday of Sandberg's death,
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg died at 65 after a battle with cancer, leaving a legacy cherished by Iowa fans.
Ryne Sandberg played second base and spent 15-years with the Chicago Cubs. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005 and the team retired his number 23 jersey that same year. The Chicago Cubs will now honor Sandberg for the rest of the season with a special jersey patch.
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The beloved Hall of Famer spoke to some his former teammates before his death and had a message for all Cubs fans.
Former President Barack Obama remembered Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg as a "class act" in a post on social media. Sandberg died Monday after a long cancer battle.
Late Monday, it was announced that Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg had died at age 65. Sandberg revealed in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, before being considered cancer-free that August.