How are the Cubs paying tribute to Ryne Sandberg following his death at 65? Details explored

The Chicago Cubs are honoring Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg after his death at the age of 65. Sandberg died on Monday after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. The news has had a profound impact on the team, fans, and the broader baseball community.

Ryne Sandberg played most of his career with the Cubs and became one of the most respected players in Major League Baseball. He was named National League MVP in 1984 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005. Sandberg later worked as an ambassador for the Cubs and remained active in baseball until his illness.

Following his death, the Cubs have announced a series of tributes to honor Sandberg’s legacy. From on-field symbols to public statements, the team is paying respect to one of its most important figures.

Special jersey patch and memorial plans for Ryne Sandberg

The Cubs have announced that players will wear a special jersey patch in memory of Ryne Sandberg for the rest of the season. This patch is meant to be a visible and ongoing tribute every time the team takes the field.

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts released a statement saying:

“Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation of Chicago Cubs fans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise.”

Along with the patch, the Cubs will observe a moment of silence before future games and have his image up on the scoreboard at Wrigley Field. Fans have started leaving flowers and messages in front of his Statue outside the stadium.

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Messages from the Cubs and MLB community

Players and baseball officials have also shared their memories of Sandberg. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred issued a statement saying,

“We will continue to support the important work of Stand Up to Cancer in Ryne’s memory. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Ryne’s family, Cubs fans everywhere and his admirers throughout our national pastime.”

The Cubs also announced that Sandberg's family has requested contributions to Cubs Charities in his memory. This association is involved in community work in the Chicago area, and it is closely tied to Sandberg's attachment to the city.

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Both fans and the players have been posting messages on social media as a tribute to Sandberg.

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