A statue of former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg sits in Gallagher Way during a dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago.

CHICAGO -- On the 40th anniversary of his most famous game, Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg was immortalized outside Wrigley Field as the team unveiled a statue of his ...

A statue of former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg sits in Gallagher Way during a dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field on June 23 in Chicago. Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago Tribune ...

CHICAGO – As Shawon Dunston, the second of three speakers to introduce Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, wrapped up his speech on Sunday, there was a little commotion coming from Wrigley Field.

“The statue reflects ’80s, ’90s baseball for me,” Sandberg said. “It’s got the old vintage flip-down glasses which were a must every single day game at Wrigley Field.

The Ryne Sandberg Statue at Wrigley Field is unveiled during a dedication ceremony before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

The Chicago Cubs are making an important addition to Wrigley Field this weekend, with a statue honoring Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg taking center stage on a big anniversary in the ...

The Cubs eventually won the game 12-11 after 11 innings. Sandberg ended up with five hits, and seven runs batted in. 40 years later, the Cubs are unveiling a Ryne Sandberg statue. “Ryno” joined Bob ...