Ryne Sandberg, the Hall of Fame second baseman best known for his time with the Chicago Cubs, died on July 28, 2025. He was 65 years old.

Ryne Sandberg was more than just a ballplayer. He was a man who changed a team, which transformed a neighborhood, which helped turn a bandbox ballpark called Wrigley Field into a mecca for baseball fans for decades to come.

B aseball legend Ryne Sandberg called his wife Margaret "my rock" after his cancer diagnosis and noted, "With her by my side, I can conquer anything!" The former Chicago Cub died on July 28, the Cubs confirmed in a post on X. The Hall of Fame second baseman was only 65.