About
Ryne Sandberg - The Baseball Player |
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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. |
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$4,700 in sports memorabilia stolen from Modern Woodmen Park (Quad-City Times)Davenport police are investigating the theft of about $4,700 in sports memorabilia from Modern Woodmen Park, including Mark McGwire and Ryne Sandberg jerseys.
Bandits' Independence day blowout (OurSports Central)- The River Bandits open July with an exciting seven-game homestand! - Celebrate America's birthday with the BIGGEST fireworks show of the year on Friday! - See Hall-of-famer Ryne Sandberg on his last trip to Modern Woodmen Park next weekend!
No mystery about idea's value (The Buffalo News)Add this one to your Buffalo Bisons promotional calendar: “Mystery Ball Night” is set for July 11 against Louisville and it's a potential bonanza for collectors.
Redefining baseball's top 10 rivalries (Fox Sports)With the Yanks and BoSox playing a four-game series this weekend, Jeff Moore says it's time to redefine baseball's best rivalries.
Ranking baseball's redefined top eight rivalries (Fox Sports)With the Yanks and BoSox playing a four-game series this weekend, Jeff Moore says it's time to rank baseball's best rivalries.
Sportswire (Santa Maria Times)Tyler Shean wins CVJGA Golf Tourney Tyler Shean defeated Shane Sideris on the first hole of a sudden death playoff at the Certified Financial Golf Tournament at the Alisal River Golf Course in Solvang on June 17.
Cubs Release Additional Tickets for Chiefs Game at Wrigley (OurSports Central)PEORIA, IL- The Chicago Cubs today announced that, due to rising demand, tickets are now available for the upper deck box and upper deck reserved seating sections for the historic Peoria Chiefs July 29 contest at Wrigley Field.
It's all part of the job (The St. Charles Sun)Shawn Touney was just doing his job.
Bandits Lose Lead, Game Late (OurSports Central)The Quad Cities River Bandits could not hold on to an early lead on Tuesday night, as the Cedar Rapids Kernels rallied for six consecutive late runs to knock off the home team, 7-4, in front of 5,221 fans and a live television audience at Modern Woodmen Park.
The first pitch (Bureau County Republican)PEORIA — If Peoria Chiefs manager Ryne Sandberg is in need of an extra pitcher, he might find a new relief pitcher in the house Saturday at O’Brien Field.
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