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A personal story honoring Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, who has passed away at 65

The legendary second baseman lost his battle with cancer after it returned and spread this winter.

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In the recent homestand, Chicago Cubs legends paid homage to Ryne Sandberg, with former players like Jon Lester and Kerry Wood donning #23 jerseys at Wrigley Field - and on Monday night, the team announced the tragic passing of the Hall of Famer.

Sandberg, 65, had been battling cancer for years - and after it returned last winter, he announced that it had spread to other parts of his body.