Ryne Sandberg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Ryne Sandberg

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 18-Sep-1959

Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Ryne Sandberg

  • Ryne Dee Sandberg (born September 18, 1959), nicknamed "Ryno", is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager.
  • He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs for sixteen years (1981–1994 and 1996–97). Sandberg established himself as a perennial All-Star and Gold Glove candidate, making 10 consecutive All-Star appearances and winning nine consecutive Gold Gloves from 1983 to 1991.
  • His career .989 fielding percentage was a major-league record at second base when he retired in 1997.
  • Sandberg was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in January 2005; he was formally inducted in ceremonies on July 31, 2005.
  • He resigned from his managerial duties for the Phillies on June 26, 2015, and was succeeded by Pete Mackanin.

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