Profession: Baseball Infielder
Biography: Ryne Sandberg was born on September 18, 1959 in Spokane, Washington. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1978 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 1981.
He played for the Phillies until he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1982. He spent the rest of his career with the Cubs, retiring in 1997. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Sandberg was a 10-time All-Star and won nine Gold Glove Awards. He was the National League MVP in 1984 and was a member of the Cubs team that won the National League pennant in 1984.
Born: September 18, 1959
Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, USA
Age: 64 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Historical Events
- 1982-01-27 Philadelphia Phillies trade shortstop Larry Bowa & infielder Ryne Sandberg to Chicago Cubs for 2nd baseman Ivan DeJesus
- 1984-11-13 Ryne Sandberg wins the NL MVP Award
- 1990-05-18 Cubs Ryne Sandberg ends 2nd baseman record 123 errorless game streak
- 1990-08-28 Cub's Ryne Sandberg is 1st 2nd baseman to hit 30 HRs, consecutively
- 1994-06-13 Chicago Cub 2nd baseman Ryne Sandberg, retires due to poor play, he forfeits $15.7 million of his $25 million contract
- 2004-10-02 Jeff Kent becomes all-time home run leader for MLB 2nd basemen when he hits 2 in Astros' 9-3 win v Rockies; 302 overall HR to break Ryne Sandberg's major league record established in 1997
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