Hall of Famer, beloved Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg dead at 65 after battle with cancer

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Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has died after a long battle with cancer, MLB announced on Monday night. 

Sandberg was 65 years old. 

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg," MLB wrote in a statement on social media. 

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Former Chicago Cubs player and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg poses for pictures in front of his statue before a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on June 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

"The beloved Cubs second baseman was a five-tool model of consistency in the 1980s and early ‘90s, making 10 consecutive All-Star teams and winning 9 straight Gold Glove awards."

"With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today," the Cubs wrote in a statement on X with a picture of "Ryno."

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Sandberg was named league MVP during the 1984 season, where he had a league-leading 8.5 WAR, while also leading the way in runs (114) and triples (19). He slashed .314/.367/.520 that year with 36 doubles, 19 homers and 84 RBI over 156 games. 

MLB’s tribute to Sandberg included his performance on June 23, 1984, which was forever dubbed "The Sandberg Game."

Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs looks on circa 1980s. (Sporting News via Getty Images)

"On June 23, 1984, a national TV audience watched Sandberg hit a pair of game-tying home runs in the 9th and 10th innings off Cardinals closer and future Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter. Part of a magical Cubs Postseason run, the game is forever remembered in