Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg lost his battle with cancer on Monday. He was 65. A 20th-round selection by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1978 MLB Draft, Sandberg quickly moved through the Phillies system despite his humble beginnings.

The great Chicago Cubs infielder Ryne Sandberg died at the age of 65. Sandberg, a Baseball Hall of Famer, had battled prostate cancer.

Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Fame second baseman who spent most of his career with the Chicago Cubs, has passed away due, the team announced today. He was 65. He had announced in January, 2024, that he was suffering from prostate cancer.