Ryne Sandberg

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One of the best second basemen of all time; A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame

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Sandberg, nicknamed "Ryno", spent much of his career with the Chicago

After winning a Gold Glove Award in his first season, Sandberg emerged with a breakout season in 1984, in which he batted .314 with 200 hits, 114 runs, 36 doubles, 19 homers and triples, and 84 RBI. He nearly became the first player to collect 20 doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases in the same season (a feat which has yet to be accomplished), led the Cubs to the National League's Eastern Division title, and won Most Valuable Player honors.

Sandberg established himself as a perennial All-Star and Gold Glove candidate, making 10 consecutive All-Star appearances and winning 9 consecutive Gold Gloves from 1983 to 1991. His career .989 fielding percentage is a major league record at second base.

Since retiring, Sandberg has kept a low profile. In 2003 Sandberg accepted his first marketing deal since his retirement, agreeing to be spokesman for a Chicago bank. He also appeared on ESPN Radio 1000 as an analyst during the 2004 baseball season. He currently serves as a spring training instructor for the Cubs in Mesa, Arizona. He also writes columns on baseball for Yahoo! Sports.

Becoming only the fourth Chicago Cub to have his number retired, on August 28, 2005, Ryne Sandberg had his number 23 retired in a ceremony at Wrigley Field, before a Cub's game against the Florida Marlins. He joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo in the elite group.

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