Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg dies at 65 after battle with prostate cancer; who was he?
Ryne, a 10-time All-Star and the National League MVP in 1984, had revealed on 22 January 2024 that he was battling metastatic prostate cancer.
He underwent chemotherapy and radiation, and by August 2024, he shared that he was cancer-free. However, on December 10, he posted on Instagram that the cancer had returned and had spread to other organs. Earlier this month, he affirmed that he was continuing to fight the disease, while 'looking forward to making the most of every day with my loving family and friends".
"Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation of Chicago Cubs fans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise," Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts stated in a statement.
It added, 'His dedication to and respect for the game, along with his unrelenting integrity, grit, hustle, and competitive fire were hallmarks of his career. He was immensely proud of his teammates and his role as a global ambassador of the game of baseball, but most of all, he was proud of Margaret, his children and his role as husband, father, and grandfather.'
Ryne Sandber, 65, was an American baseball player and coach. He made his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981 but quickly rose to stardom after being traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1982.
He won the 1984 National League MVP after a spectacular season in which he hit .314 with 19 home runs, 19 triples, and 32 stolen bases, leading the Cubs to their first playoff appearance in nearly four decades.
He was selected to 10 All-Star teams and earned 9 Gold Gloves, showcasing his unmatched defensive skills at second base. Sandberg also claimed 7 Silver Slugger awards for his offensive prowess. One of his most iconic moments came during the 'Sandberg Game' in 1984, where he hit two dramatic home runs off Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter, leading a thrilling comeback win.
Ryne retired with 277 home runs, a record for second basemen at the time, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
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