Political Quotes

“outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, there are statues of Chicago Cubs Hall of Famers and legends. Cast in bronze, these five men--including Fergie Jenkins, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo--each made a historic impact on the team, the city of Chicago, and Major League Baseball. The newest statue is one of Ryne Sandberg. For so many of us, ``Ryno'' was the face of the team, an ambassador for the best parts of baseball. His talent was only matched by the kindness he showed off the field. So it is with great sadness that I share the news of his passing. Ryne was destined to be a ballplayer when he was born in Spokane, WA. His parents named him after the New York Yankees pitcher Ryne Duren. And as a child, Ryne would play ball for hours with nothing but an old bat and a plastic golf ball. By high school, he had already caught the eye of scouts from the big leagues. While he made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, he did not find his true home until he joined the Cubs in 1982. Ryne saw success from the moment he joined the team. By the end of his first season, he was one of the top-rated rookies in the Nation. In 1983, the Cubs moved him to second base, and that year, he won his first Golden Glove Award. But it was in 1984 when the name Ryne Sandberg was cemented in Cubs history. That year, Ryne led the Cubs to their first postseason in 39 years by winning the NL East, where he also earned the NL Most Valuable Player.”