Cubs Career
Ryne Sandberg played for the Chicago Cubs from 1982 through 1994 and again from 1996 through 1997.
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Ryne Sandberg
Ryne Sandberg played second base for the Chicago Cubs and was the National League Most Valuable Player in 1984.
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Ryne Sandberg History
Cubs retire No. 23
The Cubs retired Sandberg's uniform number 23 at Wrigley Field.
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Sandberg entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Source: National Baseball Hall of FameNational League MVP
Sandberg won the 1984 National League Most Valuable Player Award.
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Ryne Sandberg Facts
Defense
Sandberg won nine Gold Glove Awards during his career.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Sandberg in 2005.
Source: National Baseball Hall of FamePosition
Sandberg was a second baseman.
Source: National Baseball Hall of FameRecognition
Sandberg won the 1984 National League Most Valuable Player Award.
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The Cubs retired Sandberg's No. 23 on August 28, 2005.
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