MLB Network Celebrates Life of Ryne Sandberg With Heartfelt Tribute Video

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Chicaog Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg died on Monday. He was 65.
The Hall of Fame second baseman played 16 seasons in the majors, 15 of them in Chicago. Throughout the course of his career, Sandberg won nine Gold Gloves, seven Silver Slugger awards, and was named NL MVP of the 1984 season.
Tributes poured in for Sandberg from across the baseball world. MLB Network put together a video package celebrating the life and playing career of Sandberg, highlighting some of the brightest moments of his career. You can watch that below.
1984 NL MVP. 10-time All-Star. 9-time Gold Glover. 7-time Silver Slugger. Hall of Famer.
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 29, 2025
MLB Network mourns the passing of Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg. pic.twitter.com/Xb2EJZHjFK
The Cubs will wear a patch in honor of Sandberg on their uniforms for the remainder of the season.
RIP to a Cubs legend.
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