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Remembering Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday at 65.

Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg waves before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch for the Cubs home opener against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on April 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg waves before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch for the Cubs home opener against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on April 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg tips his cap to the crowd in his final series at Wrigley Field on Sept. 20, 1997. (Bonnie Trafelet/baiduhai)
Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg tips his cap to the crowd in his final series at Wrigley Field on Sept. 20, 1997. (Bonnie Trafelet/baiduhai)
Cubs fan Greg Howard tips his hat to the Ryne Sandberg statue Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay his respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away Monday at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Cubs fan Greg Howard tips his hat to Ryne Sandberg's statue on July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay his respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Cubs fans leave mementos on the Ryne Sandberg statue Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay their respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away Monday at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Cubs fans leave mementos on Ryne Sandberg's statue on July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay his respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Cubs fans leave mementos and flowers on the Ryne Sandberg statue Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay their respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away Monday at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Cubs fans leave mementos and flowers on the Ryne Sandberg statue Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay their respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away Monday at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Cubs fan Jesse Hill leaves a batting helmet in front of the Ryne Sandberg statue Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay his respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away Monday at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Cubs fan Jesse Hill leaves a batting helmet in front of Ryne Sandberg's statue on July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay his respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
The Wrigley Field marquee displays a memorial message after Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg passed away at the age of 65 Monday July 28, 2025, in Chicago. Sandberg battled metastatic prostate cancer and disclosed his diagnosis in Jan. 2024. He shared news of his remission in August, but four months later, he provided an update that the cancer had returned and spread prompting more intensive treatment. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
The Wrigley Field marquee displays a memorial message after Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg passed away at the age of 65 on Monday, July 28, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
People gather at a statue of former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away at the age of 65 outside Wrigley Field, July 28, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
People gather at a statue of former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away at the age of 65 outside Wrigley Field, July 28, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg, clutching his Hall of Fame plaque, waves to the Cooperstown, New York, crowd on July 31, 2005. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg, clutching his Hall of Fame plaque, waves to the Cooperstown, New York, crowd on July 31, 2005. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg acknowledges fans as he is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Jan. 17, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg acknowledges fans as he is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Jan. 17, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg is congratulated by Chicago Cubs third base coach Don Zimmer after evening the score in the ninth inning with a home run against the Cardinals on June 23, 1984. (Charles Cherney/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg is congratulated by Chicago Cubs third base coach Don Zimmer after evening the score in the ninth inning with a home run against the Cardinals on June 23, 1984. (Charles Cherney/baiduhai)
Cubs rookie second baseman Ryne Sandberg gloves catcher Butch Benton's throw after the Mets' Ron Gardenhire steals second in September 1982 at Wrigley Field. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)
Cubs rookie second baseman Ryne Sandberg gloves catcher Butch Benton's throw after the Mets' Ron Gardenhire steals second in September 1982 at Wrigley Field. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg fans show support as the Cubs host the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Sept. 21, 1989. (Val Mazzenga/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg fans show support as the Cubs host the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Sept. 21, 1989. (Val Mazzenga/baiduhai)
Iowa Cubs manager Ryne Sandberg gives instructions from third base during a game against the Oklahoma City RedHawks on July 20, 2010, in Des Moines, Iowa. (Abel Uribe/ baiduhai)
Iowa Cubs manager Ryne Sandberg gives instructions from third base during a game against the Oklahoma City RedHawks on July 20, 2010, in Des Moines, Iowa. (Abel Uribe/ baiduhai)
Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg watches from the dugout before a game against the Cubs on Aug. 30, 2013, at Wrigley Field. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)
Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg watches from the dugout before a game against the Cubs on Aug. 30, 2013, at Wrigley Field. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg arrives before the first day of full-squad workouts during Chicago Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson talks to Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Meghan Montemurro/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson talks to Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Meghan Montemurro/baiduhai)
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg plays guitar with Dutchie Caray, Harry Caray's widow, with musicians from Plain White T's Tom Higgenson, second from left, and Dave Tirio at a playoff rally at Harry Caray's restaurant, Oct. 4, 2016. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg plays guitar with Dutchie Caray, Harry Caray's widow, with musicians from Plain White T's Tom Higgenson, second from left, and Dave Tirio at a playoff rally at Harry Caray's restaurant, Oct. 4, 2016. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)
Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg waves during Opening Day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, Jan. 18, 2019. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg waves during Opening Day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, Jan. 18, 2019. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Cubs Ryne Sandberg hugs his daughter, Lindsey, 8, on Jan. 24, 1991, while on stage with Judy York. He was named the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Man of the Year. (John Bartley/baiduhai)
Cubs Ryne Sandberg hugs his daughter, Lindsey, 8, on Jan. 24, 1991, while on stage with Judy York. He was named the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Man of the Year. (John Bartley/baiduhai)
Cubs Ryne Sandberg runs down Cincinnati's Billy Hatcher at Wrigley Field on Sept. 1, 1990. (Bob Langer/baiduhai)
Cubs Ryne Sandberg runs down Cincinnati's Billy Hatcher at Wrigley Field on Sept. 1, 1990. (Bob Langer/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg manages the triple-A Iowa Cubs on July 20, 2010, in Des Moines. (Abel Uribe/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg manages the triple-A Iowa Cubs on July 20, 2010, in Des Moines. (Abel Uribe/baiduhai)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg attends a dedication ceremony for his statue outside Wrigley Field on June 23, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg attends a dedication ceremony for his statue outside Wrigley Field on June 23, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, center, waves to the crowd during a dedication ceremony for the unveiling of his statue outside Wrigley Field on June 23, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, center, waves to the crowd during a dedication ceremony for the unveiling of his statue outside Wrigley Field on June 23, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Fans and Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field, June 23, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Fans and Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field, June 23, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
The marquee displays a message for the former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg statue dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
The marquee displays a message for the former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg statue dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
A statue of former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg sits in Gallagher Way during a dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
A statue of former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg sits in Gallagher Way during a dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg stands on the field before a game between the Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg stands on the field before a game between the Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg throws out a ceremonial first pitch with former Cubs Billy Williams, Lee Smith, Fergie Jenkins and Andre Dawson on April 1, 2024, in the home opener at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Ryne Sandberg throws out a ceremonial first pitch with former Cubs Billy Williams, Lee Smith, Fergie Jenkins and Andre Dawson on April 1, 2024, in the home opener at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, before the start of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago Ill., on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)
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Former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, before the start of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago Ill., on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)
Former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, after he threw out the ceremonial first pitch, before the start of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago Ill., on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)
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Former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, after he threw out the ceremonial first pitch, before the start of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago Ill., on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)
Former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, singing the stretch, during the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago Ill., on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)
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Former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, singing the stretch, during the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago Ill., on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)