Sandberg, nicknamed "Ryno", spent much of his career with the Chicago Cubs. After winning a Gold Glove Award in his first season, Sandberg emerged with a breakout season in 1984, in which he batted .314 with 200 hits, 114 runs, 36 doubles, 19 homers and triples, and 84 RBI. 

Sandberg established himself as a perennial All-Star and Gold Glove candidate, making 10 consecutive All-Star appearances and winning 9 consecutive Gold Gloves from 1983 to 1991. 

Becoming only the fourth Chicago Cub to have his number retired, on August 28, 2005, Ryne Sandberg had his number 23 retired in a ceremony at Wrigley Field.