“'The Sandberg Game' comes up all the time. Fans tell me where they were. They were driving down the highway, they were in the bleachers, they were downtown listening on the radio, they were on the farm on a tractor. I've heard all the stories where people have been. They're just amazed by the ending of the game and the thrill of it.”

American baseball player, coach and manager

Ryne Sandberg was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. Nicknamed "Ryno," he played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, starting as a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981 and later becoming a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs. He is best known for his long career with the Cubs, where he became one of the sport's recognized infielders. His public remarks tend to reflect the game, the discipline it demands, and the perspective that comes with years in baseball.