Sandberg will be fifth Cubs player with Wrigley statue

Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts announced Saturday that Ryne Sandberg will be honored with a statue outside Wrigley Field. The Cubs shared the news with Sandberg’s family Friday night but wanted to surprise the

Hall of Fame second baseman in front of a room full of fans.

“They caught me a little bit off guard,” Sandberg said with a smile.

Sandberg will be the fifth Cubs player with a statue outside Wrigley, joining Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Billy Williams

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