US EditionCurt’s Replays: MLB Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg Started in Helena
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 29 – Ryne Sandberg, a 10-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner, died at 65 after battling metastatic prostate cancer since early 2024, MLB and Cubs officials confirmed.
- Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman and Chicago Cubs legend, died on Monday at age 65 after battling metastatic prostate cancer.
- Sandberg's death followed a career marked by 10 All-Star selections, nine Gold Glove awards, an NL MVP, and his 2005 MLB Hall of Fame induction.
- Fans gathered at Gallagher Way and Wrigley Field to pay respects at Sandberg’s statue while public figures like Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and Bears coach Ben Johnson offered condolences.
- Mayor Brown said Sandberg “left a lasting mark on baseball,” and Johnson called him “a big part of my childhood,” reflecting his broad impact.
- The City of Spokane lowered flags in Sandberg's honor, and statements from MLB and local groups affirmed his legacy will inspire future generations and endure in baseball history.
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