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Why The Cubs Need More Retired Numbers - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs - #CubsCollection: Ryne Sandberg. On April 5, 1982, Ryne Sandberg made his Cubs debut, marking the start of a legendary career on the North Side. While his first year in
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Ryne Sandberg Biography and Fan Page
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Sandberg Game' launched Cubs' 1984 season
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Cubbie GIFs!, Thirty years ago today, Ryne Sandberg lead off the
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Today in Cubs history: Ryne Sandberg's first retirement - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Infield Fly Rule: July 2017
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Wellness Check: Scott Weiner from The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group by A Very Important Podcast by The Heckler
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2018 “off” to essentially turn
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The Cubs should retire several more jersey numbers - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Bob Costas, Baseball Wiki
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A note from Cubs history: The time Ryne Sandberg almost got traded to the Mariners - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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On this day in 1994, Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg abruptly retires during the 1994 season citing poor play. Sandberg returned to The Cubs for the 1996 and 1997 seasons. Retiring with