CHICAGO Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has died at the age of 65.
The former second baseman died after a battle with prostate cancer.
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He died with his wife Margaret by his side, and was surrounded by his children.
“We thank you for all of the kind words, support, and love during this difficult time. Ryne will forever be in our hearts,” they said in a statement.
Sandberg starred for the Cubs between 1982 and 1994, and 1996 and 1997.
He made the move to the Chicago team following a stint at the Philadelphia Phillies.
During his playing career, he was a 10 time All Star and a nine-time recipient of the Gold Glove.
And, he picked up the prestigious Silver Slugger Award nine times between 1984 and 1992.
He is a member of the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame and his 23 jersey was retired as a tribute.
Sandberg later served as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies between 2013 and 2015.
Tributes have poured in across the world of baseball.
Tom Ricketts, the executive chair of the Cubs, described Sandberg as a “hero.”
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