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Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died after battling cancer

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, at age 65, is reported to have died this month, according to team sources.
Sandberg announced in January 2024 his metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis, then revealed on Instagram that it had returned and spread, according to his social media posts.
Ryne Sandberg’s career boasts a 16-year tenure with the Chicago Cubs, and he was a Hall of Fame inductee, known as a Cubs legend.
Commemorating his legacy, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer called Sandberg 'a superhero in this city,' and the team will wear a special jersey patch for the remainder of the season.
Looking beyond his playing days, a statue of Sandberg was unveiled outside Wrigley Field, and his family requested donations to Cubs Charities.

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