Cubs 10-time All-Star, Hall of Fame Second Baseman Dies
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On Monday night, the Chicago Cubs announced that Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died at 65 years old.
According to USA Today's Steve Gardner, Sandberg died after a long battle with cancer.
"Sandberg publicly revealed on Jan. 23, 2024 that he had begun treatment for metastatic prostate cancer," wrote Gardner. "In May, he announced that he was cancer-free before sharing on social media in December that the cancer had returned and spread to other organs."
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Former Chicago Cubs player and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg waves to the crowd before throwing the first pitch before a game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York...
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Former Chicago Cubs player and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg waves to the crowd before throwing the first pitch before a game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on June 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. More
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Sandberg was elected to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. He played 16 seasons, 15 with the Cubs and one with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was a National League MVP, 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glover and seven-time Silver Slugger.
His seven Silver Sluggers are the most by a second baseman ever, and he held the record for home runs by a second baseman when he retired in 1997.
He was drafted by the Phillies and made his debut in 1981. He was traded to the Cubs after that season. In 1983, he became a full-time second baseman and changed the position in terms of power.
From 1984 to 1993, he was an All-Star every season and hit 225 home runs. He finished his career with 282 home runs, 1,061 RBIs, 344 stolen bases and a .795 OPS.
The Cubs have had plenty of legendary players wear their uniform. Sandberg will be remembered for bringing unprecedented power to the second base position and paving the way for power hitters at the position after him.
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