And on June 23, 1984, Sandberg became a household name. In what is now referred to as “The Sandberg Game,” the Cubs’ second baseman hit game-tying homers in the ninth and 10th innings off Cardinals closer Bruce Sutter in a game in which the Cubs came back from three different deficits.

Ryne Sandberg, a Chicago Cubs legend, has died at the age of 65 after a battle with prostate cancer, leaving behind a legacy of ten-time all-star, nine-time Gold Glove winner, seven-time Silver Slugger,

Ryne Sandberg, 65, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Sandberg was one of the most iconic players in the history of the Cubs franchise. In early 2024, he announced he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.

Chicago’s ‘X-factor’ at trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Chicago Cubs have fallen behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central race. They are 11-7 in July, the second-best record in the National League in the month behind only the Crew.