Lakeview in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ryne Sandberg

"Ryno"

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

1. Ryne Sandberg Marker

Inscription. [Text on the front of the statue's base:]
A perennial All-Star and Gold Glove second baseman, Ryne let his bat, glove and speed do the talking during 15 seasons as a Cub. He burst onto the national scene in 1984, winning N.L. MVP while leading the Cubs to their first post-season in 39 years.

[Text on the left side of the statue's base:]
A sure-handed second baseman with power and speed who dignified the game with his professionalism, quiet leadership and tireless preparation. Set career records among second basemen for home runs (277 of 282 overall), fielding percentage (.989), consecutive errorless games in a season (90), and over two seasons (123). Earned nine gold gloves. Led league in runs scored three times. Elected to 10 All-Star teams, and named National League MVP in 1984. Helped the Cubs to two division titles, hitting .385 in 10 post-season games.

National Baseball Hall of Fame plaque inscription

[Text on the right side of the statue's base:]
Ryne Sandberg was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, July 31, 2005.

Ryne's uniform number, 23, was retired by the Cubs August 28, 2005.

Erected 2024 by Chicago Cubs.

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In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 1984.

Location. 41° 56.908′ N, 87° 39.414′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lakeview. It is on North Clark Street 0.1 miles north of Addison Street, on the right when traveling north. The statue is one of five in Gallagher Way, an open-air plaza next to Wrigley Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago IL 60613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ron Santo (here, next to this marker); "Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams (a few steps from this marker); Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" (a few steps from this marker); Ferguson Jenkins (a few steps from this marker); Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away); Into the Cubs Archives (about 700 feet away); Harry Caray (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding Ryne Sandberg. The statue was unveiled on June 23, 2024, the 40th anniversary of the "Sandberg Game," the most famous moment in Sandberg's career and one of the most memorable games in Cubs history. On June 23, 1984, on a sunny afternoon at Wrigley

Ryne Sandberg statue (left side panel) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

2. Ryne Sandberg statue (left side panel)

Field, in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals that was televised nationally by NBC, Sandberg hit game-tying homers in the 9th and 10th innings off of Cardinals star Bruce Sutter. The Cubs, who had trailed by deficits of 7–1, 9–3, and 11–9, eventually won the game in 11 innings, 12-11. Spurred in part by this nationally televised performance, Sandberg won the National League MVP award that year, and the Cubs won the N.L. Eastern Division. The Cubs made it to the cusp of the World Series before losing a heart-breaking series to the San Diego Padres that fall.

Sandberg finished in the top 10 of MVP voting two more times in his career before he retired in 1997. He was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. He managed the Philadelphia Phillies (the team for which he started his career) for parts of three seasons between 2013 and 2015. Sandberg died of prostate cancer on July 28, 2025.

Also see . . .
1. Baseball-Reference: Ryne Sandberg. (Submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. The Sandberg Game (video). From the Marquee Network, the Chicago Cubs' television network, a 45-minute film about the signature game in Sandberg's career, on June 23, 1984. Sandberg went 5 for 6 with game-tying home runs in the 9th and 10th innings, helping the Cubs to a come-from-behind 12-11 win. The Cubs

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

3. Ryne Sandberg Marker

went on to win the National League Eastern Division that season and came within one win of making the World Series. (Submitted on November 21, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Ryne Sandberg image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of clare_and_ben (via Flickr)

4. Ryne Sandberg

Sandberg hits a double against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on July 4, 1996.

Five Cubs statues in Gallagher Way image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

5. Five Cubs statues in Gallagher Way

Wrigley Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

6. Wrigley Field

The five statues in Gallagher Way can be seen 500 feet in the distance beyond the stadium's famous marquee.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 475 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.