Ryne Sandberg

rynesandberg23! A photo of me with the Phillies. I was drafted by the Phillies in the 20th round of the 1978 MLB draft. I made my major league debut with the Phillies in 1981 as a late-season call-up, playing in 13 games primarily as a shortstop. My First Major League hit occurred on September 27, 1981, at Wrigley Field, using a bat borrowed from Larry Bowa. After the 1981 season, I was traded to the Cubs along with Larry Bowa in exchange for Iván DeJesús. This trade is often regarded as one of the most lopsided in baseball history, as it significantly benefited the Cubs but then I’m thankful to the Phillies and most especially the Cubs for all the love and support that help me have a great career 2️⃣3️⃣🦛💙

Rynesandberg23! This photograph unveiling reminds me of when i was a minor league manager. I remember being in Burlington IA to Host the Peoria Chiefs, the team I was managing play the Burlington Bees It was one of those cold, cloudy, windy when the temperature nights was in the 40s.I knew that there were people who came down to the game just to see me. I was out in that nasty weather before and after the game and signed autographs until everyone who wanted one got one, I am sure I would have rather been inside out of the weather but I was out there with the fans that’s how much I love and appreciate all the support I’ve gotten from you guys over the years💙2️⃣3️⃣🦛

rynesandberg23 Opening Day duties, with help from some friends! First pitch and a Cubs Win! Wrigley loud with Best Fans!👊🦛✈️

rynesandberg23! Let gather here all you Cubs fans 💙 2️⃣3️⃣💙🦛

rynesandberg23! In 1992 Hi and the Chicago Cubs agree to an extension worth $7.1 million over four years. The contract made me the highest paid player in the league. Some of my stats from 1981 (debut) to 1991:

Seasons - 11
Games - 1,547
Plate Appearances - 6,744
Runs - 976
Hits - 1,753
Doubles - 288
Triples - 59
Home Runs - 205
RBI - 749
Walks - 551
Stolen Bases - 297
Total Bases - 2,774
Batting Average - .288
SLG-.455
OBP - .346
OPS -.801

Was really a remarkable season thanks to all of you who made it possible to make it possible 2️⃣3️⃣🦛💪

rynesandberg23! My toppsbaseballclassics Ryne Sandberg 1984 Topps 596 A 2005 HOF inductee, Having won 9 straight gold gloves with the Cubs in the 80's and 90's. The most ever for an NL 2B. On my way to winning the 1984 NL MVP, the only one of my career, Leading the Cubs to their first postseason appearance since 1945. I was complimented as One of the best to ever do it at 2B! Thank you to y’all for having worked with me to make it possible 💙🦛2️⃣3️⃣💪

rynesandberg23 It was in 2005 the Cubs announced they would retire #23 for me. Of course on the 23rd. My jersey was the fourth retired by the , following Ernie Banks (1982), Billy Williams (1987), and Ron Santo (2003)! I’m really honored to be paired with other cubs great 👍🦛2️⃣3️⃣

rynesandberg23 Let's all wish Ron Santo a Happy Birthday! He would have been 85 years old today!! Thank you for making our dreams a reality by looking over the Cubs in 2016! We know that you, Ernie, Jack and Harry are smiling down from Heaven!! Please give us the strength to do it again this year! HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 one again Ron! You’ll forever be remembered a Cubs hero 💪💙🦛2️⃣3️⃣