Ryne Sandberg Biography

Fast Facts

• Had hit more home runs than any second baseman in the history of baseball at the time of his 1997 retirement
• His uniform number was retired in 2005 by the Chicago Cubs
• Retired with the all-time record for consecutive errorless games by a second baseman at 123
• Was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005
• Cousin of fellow baseball player Jared Sandberg
• Was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 20th round of the 1978 MLB Draft
• Known as a second baseman for the MLB's Chicago Cubs
• Played 16 seasons in the MLB, 13 for the Phillies and three for the Chicago Cubs
• Was named after Ryne Duren, a Yankees relief pitcher
• Had 15 streaks of 30 or more consecutive errorless games