We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.
The beloved Cubs second baseman was a five-tool model of consistency in the 1980s and early ’90s, making 10 consecutive All-Star teams and winning 9 straight Gold Glove awards.
On June 23, 1984, a national TV audience watched Sandberg hit a pair of game-tying home runs in the 9th and 10th innings off Cardinals closer and future Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter. Part of a magical Cubs Postseason run, the game is forever remembered in Chicago as “The Sandberg Game.” He went on to win the 1984 NL MVP Award.
Over 16 seasons, Sandberg slugged 282 home runs, 277 of which were as a second baseman, then a Major League record. He hit 25+ homers five times and stole 30+ bases five times.
Sandberg made his Major League debut with the Phillies in 1981 and later managed them for parts of three seasons.
On June 23, 2024, the 40th anniversary of his iconic moment, the Cubs unveiled a statue of Sandberg outside Wrigley Field.
Sandberg bravely battled cancer the last two years. He was 65.
This HAS to be a first: The Cubs had a runner thrown out at home plate as he tried to score on a wild pitch for out No.1 then had TWO runners picked off first base, all in the same inning. And they scored 3 runs.
It's just incredible that instead of celebrating and embracing the sport that they've spent so much money on, ESPN decided to weaponize their reporters and commentators to tear down a bunch of teams and the entire process that they themselves forced in the first place. Shameful.
At a (very) predominantly Notre Dame bar right now in South Bend, wearing an IU football jersey, (as one does).
Anyways, they hate me, and have made it known (in a friendly, very entertaining way 😂).
BUT, I just want to note that this is the first time in my 27 years of being an @IndianaFootball fan that we have mattered enough for anyone to bother to hate us.
It’s amazing.
If someone would’ve told 2023 me that in a span of 3 home games Indiana Football and Memorial Stadiums would host:
College Gameday
Big Noon Kick Off
Barstool CFB Show
3:30 CBS Primetime spot
I would’ve asked what you were smoking.
The incredible season continues! #iufb