Cubs historical sleuthing: Another Ryne Sandberg photo

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Second baseman Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs tries to tag out an opponent during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Well, that’s not quite right. Sandberg is clearly trying to complete a double play, with Luis Alicea of the Cardinals the baserunner.

Alicea played for the Cardinals in 1988, then again from 1991-94. But this photo has to be from 1988. Why? Because the Cubs gave up the beltless look in 1990. Thus this photo has to be from before then, and Alicea’s only Cardinals year pre-1990 was 1988.

Alicea played in five games at Wrigley Field in 1988. Here they are:

May 17: Alicea went 2-for-4 with a walk, but was…