Ryne Sandberg (‘83 RC). $1236

1983 Topps #83 – Rookie Card
Value: $1000.00 – Grade: Mint

Hall of Famer Career Highlights: https://youtu.be/J0Mq18_Ozd4

Ryne Dee Sandberg (Born in Spokane, WA on September 18, 1959-) won his first of nine consecutive Gold Glove awards when he was moved to the second base position in 1983, where he would remain for the duration of his career. Ryno became a fan favorite and rightfully so with his defensive skill at second and the much-needed pop in his bat for which the Cubs were searching. Ryne’s .989 career fielding percentage remains a record for a second baseman. Sandberg had a breakout year in 1984 as he collected 200 hits, scored 114 runs, added a league leading 19 triples and another 19 home runs while batting .314 and driving in 84 runs. He was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player after the 1984 season. Ryne was a ten-time All-Star selection, nine-time Gold Glove winner and seven-time Silver Slugger winner. Sandberg played virtually his entire career with the hapless Chicago Cubs (1982-1994, 1996-1997) appearing in the postseason only twice in his career and joining Ernie Banks and Billy Williams as Cubs Hall of Famers to never reach the World Series. Ryne Sandberg retired with 2,386 hits, 1,318 runs scored, 1,061 RBI 282 home runs, 344 stolen bases and a career .285 batting average. Ryne Dee Sandberg was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.

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Been married to Karen for 51 years! Father to Garrett (40) and Sarah (47). Grandfather to Ava (18) and Lila (16). Have developed the following Wordpress blogs over the past three years: All-Time Greatest Music, High Quality Baseball Cards, High Quality Basketball Cards, High Quality Football Cards, High Quality Ice Hockey Cards and USA Traveling Tips. Written one book called A World with Heart. Also, after retiring from a career in Hospital Facilities management, I have been doing K-12 substitute teaching. Also, coached U13-U16 boys and girls basketball teams for over 25 years. Last, learned to be a master at hand-carving and painting signs. The largest of which is 4’ x 6’ is a logo for Marathon Motor Works hanging over their main entrance in Nashville (it took three months to complete).

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