Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg managed the Tennessee Smokies for a single season and left a lifetime of memories for those in the organization.

A team playing hundreds of miles to our north became a local favorite. And the best player on that team – one of the best players of that era – was Ryne Sandberg.

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died.

Longtime Chicago Cubs star and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg died Monday, the team announced. He was 65.

Ryne Sandberg died July 28 at the age of 65. He was the hero of many, including FLORIDA TODAY and Florida Times-Union Sports Editor Tim Walters.

Ryne Sandberg spent nearly three decades married to his wife, Margaret Koehnemann, sparking curiosity among many to learn more about their relationship. He’s a well-known name in MLB, having played for two major teams,

Cubs mananger Craig Counsell would speak on the "lucky" moments that the team had with Ryne Sandberg, who just passed.