Remembering Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg
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"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.
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.
Ryne Sandberg, who played 15 seasons with the Cubs, passed away at his home Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 65.
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Marcus Hayes: Ryne Sandberg, the biggest ‘what might have been’ in Philadelphia history, dies at 65
Like so many stars before him and after, Ryne Sandberg’s connection with Philadelphia is a tale of what might have been, both as a player and as a manager. In 1982, former Phillies manager Dallas Green was the Chicago Cubs’ general manager.
During the 1984 MLB season Ryne Sandberg achieved something very few humans can claim: He was the best baseball player in the entire world.