Ryne Sandberg’s Death Marks End of an Era for Chicago Baseball

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, whose name became synonymous with Chicago Cubs greatness, died Monday at age 65. ESPN reported that he passed away at home surrounded by family from metastatic prostate cancer, which he publicly revealed in January 2024. 

The Cubs shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today."

Sandberg played all 15 seasons of his major league career with the Cubs, earning the respect...