Cubs announce schedule for Ryne Sandberg statue dedication ceremony

Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game Five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on October 30, 2016. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

ST. PETERSBURG – On the 40th anniversary of the “Sandberg Game,” sportscaster Bob Costas will yet again speak Ryne Sandberg’s name into a microphone, set to give remarks at the Hall of Famer’s statue dedication outside of Wrigley Field.

The Cubs on Wednesday announced the schedule for the ceremony. Festivities are set to begin at 3 p.m. on June 23, before the Cubs play face the Mets on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.

Costas, who called Sandberg’s legendary 5-for-6 performance with two game-tying home runs against the…