RIP Ryne Sandberg

[superjohn]

Far too young...

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[Spaceman213J]

I watched him play in a lot games. It seemed that when I was growing up the Cubs were taking part in the game of the week a lot on Saturday afternoons. He just played the game hard and at a time when second basemen were more speedy guys, who could field but had weaker arms, he was a big offensive threat at the position. And he could obviously still field his position well with his multiple gold gloves. I think he won 8 or 9 by the time he was done.

 

[jibsey]

Great power for that position.

 

[UCTitleTown]

When I was growing up, the debate was, "Boggs, Mattingly or Sandberg?" Rest in peace.

 

[Lafayette]

Wow he was an idol of mine. Still have his 1983 Rookie card (I think it was 83). Seemed like the consummate player and nice guy you never heard a bad word about.