The Chicago Cubs have unveiled a ceremonial patch on their uniform to honor Ryne Sandberg one day after the Hall of Famer’s death. Sandberg died Monday at the age of 65.

Thousands gather in Rosemont for the National Sports Collectors Convention, with over 600 vendors showcasing rare cards and memorabilia. Fans and dealers reflect on the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, a beloved fixture at past conventions.

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, but Shawon Dunston revealed that his heart belongs to his fans.

Like so many stars before him and after, Ryne Sandberg’s connection with Philadelphia is a tale of what might have been, both as a player and as a manager. In 1982, former Phillies manager Dallas Green was the Chicago Cubs’ general manager.

Green, who managed the Phillies to a World Series title in 1980, was the Cubs general manager on Jan. 27, 1982, when he traded shortstop Ivan de Jesus to Philadelphia for shortstop Larry Bowa and Sandberg, who played his first 13 games in the majors in ’81.

Arizona Republic columnist Bob McManaman revisits a conversation he had with Cubs star Ryne Sandberg in 1995. Sandberg died on July 28, 2025.

Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday, led the life of a quiet athlete who preferred to let his performance speak for itself. Every athlete can follow his lead.

Baby and pet name trends can come from both familiar and surprising places. You’re likely to come across a dog named “Wrigley” while walking down the Southport Corridor, for example. The name “Ryne” also owes its popularity to America’s Pastime — a once-rare moniker that quietly surged in popularity during the mid-1980s,