Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg died on Monday at the age 65 after a long battle with cancer. Sandberg, known for his power, speed and defensive prowess during his 16 year major league career was the face of the Chicago Cubs during his 15 seasons with the franchise and a fan favorite throughout the sport.
Originally diagnosed with prostate cancer in January of 2024, Sandberg was still around the Cubs as recently as during spring training before the 2025 season -- and just as he did in his playing days, he always made his presence felt with his signature combination of power and grace.