About Ryne Sandberg - The Baseball Player

Born: September 18, 1959, in Spokane, Washington

ML Debut: 9/2/1981
Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 23

Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1981), Chicago Cubs (1982-1994, 1996-1997)
Primary Team: Chicago Cubs

Ryne Sandberg was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 2005 accumulating 393 votes on 516 ballots which equals out to 76.2%.Sandberg never won a World Series or played in one but played on the Cubs and made it as far as the NLCS in 1984 and 1989.Here are some awards won by Ryne Sandberg:

All-Star (10): 1984-1993;
1984 National League Most Valuable Player
Gold Glove (9): 1983-1991

Nicknamed Ryno he reached baseballs elite with dazzling defensive flair and a tremendous knack for power which enabled Ryne Sandberg to join the list of greats at second base. As the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1984, Sandberg led the Chicago Cubs to their first postseason appearance since 1945. His amazing range and strong, accurate throwing arm, led to nine consecutive Gold Glove Awards at the keystone position, and helped him pace NL second basemen in assists seven times, and in fielding average and total chances four times each. With the bat, Sandberg launched 282 career home runs, and in 1990 he become the first second baseman since Rogers Hornsby in 1922 to hit 40 homers in a single-season.

1984 Chicago Cubs Road Jersey from Mitchell & Ness, With #23 and 'Sandberg' On the Jersey (Ryne Sandberg)

To order size 54 click here , for size 56 click here or for size 60 click here . Quality Construction N.L. Eastern Division Champions 1984 patch on the right sleeve Bear logo on the left sleeve Authentic Materials. Accurate detailing. Exceptional workmanship. These are the hallmarks of Mitchell & Ness jerseys, jackets, sweaters and felt pennants.

1982 Chicago Cubs Road Jersey From Mitchell & Ness, With #23 On Jersey (Ryne Sandberg)

Worn beginning in 1982 till 1987, the last time we saw the Cubs in post season play, 'UNTIL NOW'. led by three future Hall of Famers, this gritty, veteran Chicago team fell to the up-and-coming Mets The Cubs were 'cursed' But don't worry; our Cubs shirts aren't West Side Ground, at Polk and Wolcott in Chicago, was the glorious site of Cubs' World Series play in 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1910 In 1916, the team moved to Weeghman park, at Clark and Addison, which was renamed Wrigley Field. Jersey Number This authentic jersey will have the number 23 on it. Please note: the player's name is not on the jersey. Quality Construction Authentic Materials. Accurate detailing. Exceptional workmanship. These are the hallmarks of Mitchell & Ness's shirts, jackets, sweaters and felt pennants. The wool flannel shirts are constructed of a lightweight wool blend predominant in the late 60's. The 70's and 80's knit jerseys are made of fabrics identical to the originals. The jersey number shown is normally in stock and ready to ship immediately.

Ryne Sandberg Autographed Chicago Cubs Authentic 1984 Mitchell & Ness Blue Jersey with '84 NL MVP Inscription

Ryne Sandberg signed authentic Cubs Mitchell and Ness 1984 Model road blue jersey with '84 NL MVP inscription. This was signe

d at our Private Signing and comes with a Schwartz Sports certificate of authenticity (COA) original of which was signed by him, photo of him signing, and matching tamper-proof holograms.

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