The Sandberg Game | The Signature Game of Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg's Career

A Cubs-Cardinals matchup is always electric, but the meeting between the rival teams on June 23, 1984, was truly special. It was a beautiful Saturday at Wrigley Field and the game was broadcast nationally as the Game of the Week. The Cubs rallied from behind led by Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg. Sandberg went 5-for-6 with two late-inning home runs off of Cardinals closer Bruce Sutter and seven RBI to propel the Cubs to a dramatic 11-inning 12-11 victory over the Cardinals. It became the cornerstone of Sandberg's MVP season and it let the baseball world know the Cubs were for real as they battled back to the postseason for the first time since 1945 that year. Relive the remarkable day that put the Cubs beloved Hall of Famer on the map in Cubs Productions' documentary, "The Sandberg Game," presented by Budweiser.
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[@10Peter25]

I learned that the pitcher Ryno victimized with both his home runs in this game died today of cancer. RIP, Bruce Sutter! (d. Oct 14, 2022) 😢

[@jonahmj]

Can I tell a story related to this game? I was born in England, and got into Baseball in 1988. A TV station called Channel Four showed highlights of the NBC GOW at 2.30 am! I taped the games, and watched them over and over again to pick up the rules and understand the game. In the winter that year, another station TSW showed the GOW too. On a broadcast from Fulton County stadium the Braves hosted the Cubs. Anyhow Sandberg came to the plate, and yes Bruce Sutter came on in relief for Atlanta. Bob Costas and Tony Kubek were again commentating. Bob started to tell us the viewers and Tony Kubek of how Bill Murray missed the "Sandberg Game" and desperately wanted to see it. Murray visited Costas at his New York apartment and the tape was put on. Murray revelled in the game as a diehard Cub fan. But, as Costas was telling the story Sutter threw him the splitter and Ryne promptly hit the ball out to left field! It was perfect synchronicity of great commentating and timing. I am still 32 years later a Yankee fan, but I love baseball. I now live in Ireland, and often my insomnia is perfect for watching night games with the time difference! As a MLB fan I loved this documentary, and the stories behind "The Sandberg Game".

[@michaelpalos7454]

Very nice story. As a diehard Cubs fan that lived through the misery and heartbreak of the 70's and 80's this was a highlight special for us.

[@stephendowd9931]

I hope you get or have gotten to the states and see MLB in person. True fan. That is what you are. True fan!

[@newtheis]

Bill Murray is a selfish bum

[@dennisstewart7729]

Cool story Yo.😃😃😃

[@sleong]

This was one of THE greatest baseball games of all time.

[@victorcastillo-dx9vh]

I respect a lot Chicago Cubs. Ryne Sandberg is one of the greatest 2nd baseman of all time. Greetings from Mexico City.

[@jonhall7188]

Who are the 82 losers that disliked this video??? This game is American history at it's best!

[@JohnFord-il7uj]

Delusional card fans.

[@leviroberts]

As elementary school kids, every morning during spring training me and my little brother woke up 2 hours before the school bus would come so we could walk to HoHoKam and wait for Sandberg to get to the stadium. My heart would beat a million times a second when I saw his red Porsche turn in off the main road. Over those years, he gave me quite a few of his autograph and I still have them all (back then the players parked in the grass soccer field next to the stadium so we could walk with them to the gate). Those moments (walking next to him) and autographs he gave to me got me through my parents divorce. He will never know but thanks Ryno for helping me through those tough times!

[@mikos5066]

@Levi Roberts > What a fantastic story and memories you are fortunate to have experienced. Love these types of tales. Thanks for sharing it cause it gives different perspectives we would normally not even know about or that such things could have or did happen.

[@Hero-3]

where amazing happens

[@shaneschirmer5238]

That's simply a fantastic story. Thanks for sharing!

[@Heytherebuds]

Thats a nice story. Grateful for memories

[@jinglejuggs69]

I drove school bus in Mesa, AZ. At that time, Cubs spring practiced at Fitch Park a block over from HoHoKam where they played pre-season games. I loved going out after my morning run. The players were friendly and accessible. Billy Williams was the batting coach. I was amused how he would always grab a bat and work on his golf swing.

[@dew4913]

Just learned of Sutter's passing. As he demonstrates, he was a tough competitor on the diamond, but gracious even in defeat when things didn't go his way. The Sandberg Game wouldn't be half as good if not for the fact that Sutter had a legendary status as an untouchable closer. Nothing but respect for this all time great closing pitcher

[@heyboo4764]

Former Cubbie!

[@steve-ti5rz]

I remember watching the game as a 19 year old kid, life long Cubs fan and beaming with pride seeing this game unfold before my eyes

[@RyukinJakka]

And they say kids can't pay attention to baseball. Good stuff Pappy

[@grimson]

"My grandchildren know me as Papi. But little by little, they're starting to know me as Ryne Sandberg." Oh man what a great line to start off with.

[@daniellamb7828]

Sent chills down my spine

[@incoming_dad8268]

This comment is underrated !

[@firpomaan5544]

I just love when super athletes are soft spoken and humble. I just love it.

[@michaeljc]

Great Era. Great Game. Great Players. Class acts- all of them. Sandberg- a throwback to a different era- a great player with great skills with much humility. Today's players should mimic this guy.

[@bizzlea887]

I wasn't a cubs fan...but I definitely was a Sandberg fan as a young kid. You had to respect Dawson, Grace and Sandberg. I actually got a warmup ball thrown to me by Ryan at a Braves game...I was hollering for him and cheering while he and Mark were tossing warmup balls and when they were done he threw it up to me in the stands. It was an awesome day and I'll never forget it!

[@2jjordan124]

I was only 1 when this game was played but Ryne Sandberg is still a huge reason I’m a Cubs fan to this day….the days of Ryno, Grace, Dunston, Dawson…Great teams in my early years!

[@davidlynn5272]

NJ fella here and similarly fell in love in those years. Great hearing the same :) . What is it that we feel as fans , watching these videos , Kerry wood’s 20K game, take me out to the ballgame from the window ala a proverbial grandpa to us on WGN. Cubs fans are blessed. Lol

[@nickcellino1503]

Who would be crazy enough to downvote this wonderful production? I loved every minute of it. KZbin is such a blessing for sports fans. It allows us to replay on demand all the classics.

[@jeremiahhoward3042]

Ryno the original number 23. What a class act.

[@slomo1562]

Pappy Sandberg with his grandkids was the best part. The game was great, his career was great, the Cardinals were so good, but sharing a life time highlight with little boys who look up to you so much... You just can't beat that.

[@lucientintenebris7331]

Slo Mo Nope. You can't. Nothing can.

[@BootsORiley]

it's truly what life is all about. that cycle of unconditional love passed down and passed down. Even to me, just some hillbilly hick who grew up in a small town outside of Lexington, Kentucky and would watch WGN channel 5 games and loves and respects Ryne Sandberg so much because of the Sammy Sosa, Andre Dawson, Mark Grace, Shawon Dunston, Greg Maddux, Steve Buechele (etc) days. But to the youngsters, he's just good ol Pappy, wondering why a stadium full of people loved him.

[@briandenny5820]

Sharing it with his grandkids was the greatest thing I have seen in a long time! God bless the Cubs!

[@tomhearns143]

Narcissistic

[@EBthere]

I cannot watch this without my bottom lip fluttering and tears coming down.

[@thomasbumgardner6970]

The greatest game I ever watched until game 6 of the 2011 World Series.

[@joemarwil]

Seems like the Cubs were on every afternoon when I was a kid. It was the only team that was broadcast nationally and that made us all Cub fans. At age 8-12 is drove me to be the best Little Leaguer I could be and forever a baseball fan! RIP Harry Caray.

[@O.G.Trashboat]

Saturday's game of the week is iconic for me living in a rural area with only 3 T.V. channels to even watch. I have very fond memories of growing up & watching Saturday's game of the week.

[@MVuke84]

When any player hits for the cycle, and was still outdone by a player on the opposite team. Pretty much says it all.

[@johnstrawb3521]

I say this entirely without sarcasm: I'd love to hear Sandberg talk about why he peaked at 29-32 when so many players are in significant decline by then--how did he stay healthy, playing nearly every game? How did he put up 40% of his career value in just those 4 seasons? The questions that are never asked of the greats, really.

[@dmacdon1]

I was there that day. Our university had a bunch of Cubs and Cardinals fans, so that was our annual day to sit it the right center field bleachers with friends and talk trash with each other. Needless to say, it was a terrific day for that. I'll never forget it.

[@That0neMonkey]

June 23, 1984. I was there in the 3rd base field boxes. One of the most exciting days of my life to this day!!!

[@mbd501]

I watched that game live, as a 12-year-old. Wasn't a Cubs fan, but still remember Sandberg's great performance.

[@TheTruckintrucker]

I remember watching this game with my dad and little brother on TV in Alaska...became a lifelong Cubs/Sandberg fan that day.

[@denr9577]

The beauty and magic of baseball

[@richarddrum9970]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan at a Cubs fantasy baseball camp in Arizona about 17 years ago, terrific fellow and great baseball player.

[@seechadfarm6271]

Harry Carey was a real character. “I never saw a game like this in my life, and I’ve been around a long life.”

[@chrissinclair4442]

Extra innings means an extra, extra loaded Harry Carry.

[@TheDude-yw4kn]

Haha! So true

[@curtdare8129]

Hearing his voice made me smile.

[@kurtgreaser988]

Two cases of ice cold Budweiser!

[@tjanderson8800]

He was the last of the old school play by play guys. He’d be sloshed by the 7th inning but would deliver every home game with that song.

[@cplmagnum]

extra hydrated sir

[@terrylessmann2274]

I'd watched a few games on WGN earlier in the yr, but on June 23, 1984 I officially became a Cubs fan. Thanks Ryno! I cried on Nov 2, 2016.

[@cubsgo23]

Ryne Sandberg, my favorite ballplayer ever. He did it the right way. Love you Ryno!!

[@CFH50]

Same here, he's still my favorite Cub, then Maddux and Kerry Wood.

[@tjanderson8800]

Mine too. Sandberg, Dawson and Grace.

[@AcbLynn132]

I was 9 yrs old. One of the greatest days of my life....

[@kascnef]

as a yankees fan i say thank you to the cubs for posting this video...

[@herbertherrador9070]

Thank you for your respect Go Cubbies.

[@BootsORiley]

you're pure class, Justin. respect.

[@johnnyrottenpiss]

Oh Harry. I so much love hearing you calling games. Very good feelings of my childhood.

[@chn9285]

Boy oh Boy! I watched this game Live on NBC, I was only 15 years old. Unbelievable game!!

[@JM-hf5od]

I'm 35 and he is my all time favorite

[@mr.esmathvideos9222]

This game was the first time I went to Wrigley and the first game my dad had ever seen live! We drove from Grand Rapids, Michigan to see it. You can imagine the memories!

[@mc76]

I remember that game as if it were yesterday. I was 29 and lived in a tiny apartment on Halsted. I watched every second on TV. That summer was just magical, even more than 2016 because it was so unexpected.

[@phantomprince8275]

Humble Hall of Famer who deserves it ... A true hero of Baseball. This was a Masterpiece and a most memorable game.

[@KillerMentalityClan]

I would put this game behind game 7 of 2016 world series. What a game!

[@kragratt]

You must not have watched this game live. There was just something about it. 2016 was a better feeling but not a better game.

[@KillerMentalityClan]

@kragratt I didn't watch it live, you are correct.

[@mkelleyftb]

I went to High School with Ryne. He was more noted for being our star QB than for baseball.

[@jamessveinsson6006]

You grew up in Spokane Washington what’s up John Stockton from Spokane Washington to man spoke can’t really have some good players

[@jamessveinsson6006]

@You Done Messed Up And don’t come off Sounding educated and part of the elite because that’s not what I was trying to convey

[@krunchykarrot6537]

@@jamessveinsson6006 what in the world were you even trying to say lol

[@raygoodman4558]

Been a Cubs fan since I was 5 in 1984 and Ryne was my first and always has been my favorite player of all time. One of the most deserving Hall of Famers there has ever been in my opinion. One of the first 40/40 guys. Kids today do what that is.

[@alvinwagner6745]

Now THATS something to tell your grandchildren about. You hear that saying all the time but this guy is really living it out.

[@eschdaddy]

Best part is, he’s a real human, with humility. Not only did he do it twice… he did it to the same spot, 3 seats apart.

[@davidkoziol7777]

A player all current and future players should model themselves after, a class act.

[@robertcorbett9024]

ABSOLUTELY

[@fungidungie]

Everyone one of those guys were highly honorable in their commentary. That was great

[@jameshalljr.5705]

Right on. Ryno & Dale Murphy were my favorite hitters as a kid. Would always watch the Cubs on WGN & the Braves on WTBS. The only 2 teams you could actually watch every game they played.

[@TimothyC.84]

5:37 Hello Boys!!!! Let’s Go Cardinals!!! #WhiteyBall ⚾️ 🏃🏾 💨

[@bieberninja1]

f.c, manchester united.....thank you for proving that you are a virgin

[@larrymelman]

Whoever produced this video deserves an award of some kind. How fortunate that this game took place in 1984, when the importance of saving recordings had begun to be recognized. (If this game had happened in 1974, the tapes would have been erased the next day.) All the little side stories are brought in at exactly the right moments - the Cardinals starter who had 2 career starts and 44 innings total. I had forgotten that Sutter started out as a Cub. Mixing the TV and radio calls so expertly. And then you have Sandberg answering his grandson's questions, like pointing to a random fan in the stands and asking "Why is he so happy?" The only thing overlooked was that "God's umpire", Doug Harvey, worked the plate. Nobody mentioned that, which is probably how he would have wanted it.

[@grimson]

That's a good point about erasing the tapes - really sucks for players from those generations who had ten-year careers but only a grainy VHS highlight or two to show for it, as far as being able to show your grandkids etc.

[@drgonzo767]

Lots of Hall of Famers in this game...including the umpire!

[@David-mh2jn]

Solid stuff about Harvey, and you are spot on about the production and editing. Come on man, how do you not get a little chill by this: "But pappy, why do they call it the Sandberg game?" ... LOOK OUT, THERE IT IS, DEEP TO LEFT FIELD, THIS GAME IS TIED....... That is what baseball is all about. Sandberg telling it as we men, we Chicago men, have all lived it in our hearts decades ago. I well remember daydreaming in a Northside elementary school classroom, on the playground, laying in bed, wherever, it didn't matter, that I was at the plate in Wrigley, some 6.4" stud on the mound, bottom 9, bases juiced and we (THE CUBS) are down by 3.................. Do I need to tell you the rest, doubt it. I would do the rush of air from my throat to simulate crowd noise, and of course I'd do the announcer HEY HEY as my game winner bounced onto Waveland. God I loved those days. Are they gone? Somehow they just don't seem quite the same. I don't think it's because I am older, since my dad was my age when Sandberg broke the Sutter code and dad sure loved it. I don't know man, just don't seem the same.

[@kevindumas1743]

@@David-mh2jn great description,I think we all had those thoughts as kids…what an epic story this will always be,for some reason I like to reminisce about the old great moments of the game,really don’t care much about games of recent times…

[@73honda350]

Sandberg is so underrated, overlooked even though he's a HOFer. So unlike today's players, he played great defense, he could run, and he could hit. And he was such a smooth, consistent hitter. Hardly ever struck out. Not too many other choices, in my mind, for best ever second baseman.

[@thabeaststl3703]

Totally agree....I'm a Cards fan...

[@5O4evr]

He is the greatest 2B ever with Joe Morgan.....

[@charlesm7589]

Underrated Hall of Famer is an oxymoron.

[@73honda350]

@@charlesm7589 yes, it would seem so, but I definitely feel there are overrated hall of famers, too.

[@charlesm7589]

@@73honda350 I suppose so. Some guys are no-doubters some seem to squeak in. But if you lived in Chicago you wouldn't think Sandberg was unappreciated. For a while there, I thought the Cub fans were going to have him run for Mayor.

[@traceynaples7572]

Sandberg is my favorite Cub. Rizzo is a close second.

[@whillop]

Rizzo ain't done yet !!!

[@demcanes9488]

Hazelwood. Nice last name. Only 300 of us on the planet...anyway, what about Kerry Wood?

[@texasjn641]

My favorite cubs player is baéz

[@martywheat9726]

My favorite was Dave Kingman

[@ig8895]

Gary woods was h.o.f. caliber

[@brooklyn7189]

What I find amazing and how incredibly talented MLB players are is the comment Rhino makes... “aiming to hit underneath the ball”??!!! What ?? You are facing Bruce Suter.. and you can visualize hitting underneath the ball?.. amazing remember watching this game and since then Rhino will always be in my top favorite players

[@rongilbert4025]

I was at this game. It was a Saturday and we had gone up to the game with our youth group from church. We had first base line tickets about four rows deep right at the end of the bull pen (the bull pen was outside at that time). We had a mix of Cards and Cubs fans amongst the group and it was a bit of a heated rivalry between us, of course. I remember one particular call by an ump that went against the Cubs and the majority of the fans started chanting "BULLSHIT!!!" for about ten minutes. Fans in the bleachers had hand held letters and spelled it out right on national TV. When Sandberg hit the homer to tie it up in the ninth, we went crazy. We went even more crazy when he hit another to tie it up again in the tenth. When we got back home, the local news had the interview where Whitey Herzog said that Sandberg was the greatest player he had ever seen. I remember this game like it just happened five minutes ago...my heart broke when San Diego eliminated us in the playoffs. I did, on the other hand, get to see both my Cubbies and my Red Sox break their curses.

[@leogetz3570]

I don't think people realize how hard it was to make the post season back then. It was only the LCS, no wild card, no divisional, and it was only 5 games to get to the world series. Magical year for the Cubs, and definitely fond memories of being a kid watching the Cubs during summer break

[@BootsORiley]

i grew up in a small town outside of Lexington, Kentucky and would watch WGN channel 5 games. i grew to love and respect Ryne Sandberg so much because of the Sammy Sosa, Andre Dawson, Mark Grace, Shawon Dunston, Greg Maddux, Steve Buechele, Jose Vizcaino, Hector Villanueva days, and Harry Caray calling the games in the early 90s. i always remained a Cubs fan and couldn't believe i finally witnessed them winning it all in '16. This was so very well made. Thank you for this.

[@Briansgate]

Sandberg is what brought me to the Cubbies. I can't thank him enough for all of the influence and enjoyment he brought me in all those Cubs games I watched on WGN in the 80s. Thank you, Ryne.

[@Scott-kc5fg]

I agree. WGN and day games in the summer hooked me when I was 7.

[@tjanderson8800]

Me 2. I grew up in Alaska and WGN Chicago was one of the channels we got on the old scrambler. I got every kid that played baseball or sports within a 10 mile radius to be a cubs fan

[@aaronharris5069]

Wow, you got Cubs games in Alaska? Amazing! There are Cubs fans everywhere! Holy cow! 😁

[@5O4evr]

I was born in 1984 and baseball was my life.... in 88 Grace was a rookie.. This was my team. Still is..

[@jonesyokc]

Back when baseball was still a great sport. Those Cubs/Cardinals games were always fun to watch. I loved Ryne Sandberg so much that I named my kid after him. Seriously. Nothing but respect for Bruce Sutter. That guy is a warrior and a legend. Those were two great baseball teams. They played the game the way it was meant to be played. Not like today where everyone things they need to hit a home run. It was solid all-around baseball. I miss those days.

[@jeremyfryar3424]

He was so freaking good, I grew up in Louisiana and we had WGN so we could watch all the Cubs games.

[@AlmostReady504]

Nothing like Being a Cubs fan during the Sandberg era. All the great names. The late great Harry Carey and I believe Steve Stone calling the games on WGN cable TV * Sutter traded to the Cards was devastating at the time ** Ozzie Smith the best shortstop to ever play the game

[@frocat5163]

If Ozzie Smith says something about defense, you listen. EDIT: One of the best lines, ever, "In baseball, sometimes the batter is Dave Owen." Absolutely perfect description of baseball.

[@derklempner]

"One of the things that distinguishes baseball: with the game on the line in other sports, you're gonna make sure, as best you can, that your best players are in the mix. You're gonna get the ball to LeBron or Michael Jordan. But in baseball, sometimes the batter is Dave Owen. And sometimes wondrous things happen." Is it a wonder why Costas is considered maybe the finest baseball broadcaster ever?

[@justinestes6400]

Or Gene Larkin! The best World Series ever!!

[@gustafsone]

@@derklempner I just loved how humble Dave Owen is about it. He doesn't care about getting credit for winning the game, he was just happy that they put him in.

[@davidcoates6201]

@@derklempner I've got to admit that that line made me think of the early Bulls championship teams, who had only two endgames depending on how far they were behind. It was always either "throw it in to Jordan" or "throw it out to Hodges." Baseball is categorically different in that it can force someone like Dave Owen (career line .194/1/16...he was valuable only for his defense and he'd be the first to admit that. He's a really nice guy when dealing with Cubs fans, for what that's worth) into the position of being the hero of the day because there are no longer any substitutions which can be made.

[@davidcoates6201]

@@justinestes6400 Growing up in Minnesota, I got to know Gene Larkin a little bit when I was in high school and at the peak of my baseball autograph collecting phase. He was always a little bit confused about why he got so much attention, because all he did was pinch-hit for Jarvis Brown, who was definitely not the person you wanted at bat with the game on the line.

[@Musiccafe5890]

The coolest part of this video was Sandburg with his grandkids. As a Cubs fan I enjoyed seeing this game live on WGN.

[@RossLipter]

So great. So well done.

[@shadytnu24]

wasn't on WGN-TV...1984 was the first year NBC held exclusive rights for TV broadcasts of the Game of the Week - which is why Harry Caray was on the radio with Milo Hamilton that day. This was actually the first Cubs home game to NOT be televised on WGN since I believe 1947.

[@BaseballPlayer0]

@@shadytnu24 nbc had the game of the week since the 50s. There were previous cub games on NBC not aired on WGN before this

[@indy_go_blue6048]

I'll never forget the game with the Pirates when the Cubs won the NL East pennant. There were about 300 people there from Chicago and Harry Caray announced the name of every damn one of them. That said, I absolutely loved it when WGN and TBS showed all of the games every season. The Cubs and the Braves were truly America's Teams.

[@tomlovejoy1534]

He had a short, fairly powerful swing and he was deceptively strong. 👍😎

[@greasemonkeymc]

I will never get rid of my Sandberg autographed baseball or baseball hat

[@alexalex-wb6we]

the best thing that you can do is put them in your casket with you.

[@cajunsheepdog5025]

Me neither !

[@greasemonkeymc]

@@alexalex-wb6we planning on it

[@iancostigan5047]

My first baseball glove was a rawlings with ryne sandberg in the palm in 1988 and brother got a wilson andre dawson glove. These were in our easter baskets. We were milwaukee boys living in the city of milwaukee. When we asked dad, why the easter bunny would give milwaukee brewers boys cubs gloves? My dad replied because the easter bunny had to live in milwaukee for awhile when he was a little bunny and the only baseball he could watch on tv was the cubs on wgn....

[@idribble4fun228]

I’m a cards fan but this was one of the best documentary on KZbin I’ve ever seen

[@AlmostReady504]

Absolutely. I became a Cubs fan because of WGN cable TV in the 80s. Their rivalry was great for the game of baseball wasn't it?

[@bullock4211]

@@AlmostReady504 As a kid growing up in Pittsburgh during the 80's there wasn't much to cheer when it came to the Pirates but thankfully our cable provider carried WGN, WWOR, TBS

[@jamessveinsson6006]

There are very memorable games during that era between those two teams

[@EastCoastFishnHunt]

Ryne Sandberg is one CLASS ACT!! Loved watching the cubs on WGN back in the day!! he's such a humble man... God Bless him!!!

[@larrysproul9424]

Yes he is a fine person and a role model for the young fans . I remember spring training in Mesa one year . Ryne had a whole slew of kids gathered around him . He was talking and joking with them . He stood for photos and signed what ever they wanted . Now that was a batch of happy kids .

[@bumpylump]

I remember this game like it was yesterday! I’ve been a diehard Cubs fan since 1980 and was ultra elated!! 😀😀

[@ryneprince7113]

I was named after this man

[@cattdaddy1036]

I was 6 years old when I watched this game with my family. I have been a Ryan Sandburg and a Cubs fans ever since. Thank you Ryno!

[@realgib23]

*RYNE SANDBERG

[@yaakovkagan3745]

Ryno😂😂😂

[@huckleberry460]

aint a fan if you cant spell his name bro. GTFO

[@Hilltoptoys]

Man that gives me chills! Sandberg is and will always be the greatest cub of all time!

[@drasticwillb]

... not named Ernie Banks.

[@abbasrizvi9389]

Amazing memories!! Loved the 84 Cubs.

[@indy_go_blue6048]

Same here. This is the first and only season I either watched or listened to every Cubs game for the entire season, and was so heartbroken when they lost to the Padres after taking a 2 game lead at home.

[@annmarieklasky1686]

I am a 4th Generation DieHard Cub Fan, and I was totally ecstatic when the Cubs acquired Ryno. I knew he was something special before he even came to the Cubs. #23 has been my #1 favorite all of my life. .. And this video. . .wow. . .I relived every moment of this game. . goosebumps 36 years later. . . .Thank you!!!!!!

[@Rounder2205]

I used to love watching WGN Cubs games. Too bad Manfred is molding the game into something else (that’s not better).

[@ericsigersmith6067]

This was like Auburn vs alabama in college football type of rivalry

[@RevSolution4U]

I was about 7 years old living in St.Louis watching this game and became a Cubs fan and a Sandberg fan. I ended up playing 2nd base when all my friends wanted to be like Ozzie Smith. I still have my Sandberg jersey that I wore to many Cardinals/Cubs games. Ryno would never sign autographs away from Wrigley Field, but I got a LOT of other Cubs signatures.

[@bitterbob30]

I still remember watching this game way back when. Sandberg and Willie McGee showed out that afternoon.

[@dand1363]

Great info at 23:00! Arguably changed Ryno's career from a "line drive hitter" to someone that hit for power.

[@RawbNyce]

I was there on my 10th birthday. Greatest birthday gift! #Gocubs

[@pjshutout3480]

So was I. 16 years old with my dad & sister. My sister was smart and kept her ticket stub. She gave it to me 2 years later as a HS graduation gift and I still have it!

[@wisedisciplebg]

As a Dodger Fan this vid is actually pretty cool

[@TonyS286]

This was really well done. I remember the following Monday at school it seemed everybody wanted to play second and be Ryne Sandberg.

[@Shawn-dg8ow]

Fact!!! RYNO!!!

[@williamdiemert9866]

Ryne Sandberg is one of my favorite baseball player and 2nd base is my favorite position. I played second base in Gering Organization Baseball in 1996 through 1998.

[@jpsned]

13:58 "Don't make the first out, and don't make the last out"--Gary Matthews. I love all the little bits of baseball strategy sprinkled throughout this video.

[@jann3443]

This documentary gave me chills and made me feel 37 years younger!! I loved Ryne Sandberg so much back then. I bought one of his baseball cards for my newborn son. We still have it too!! So happy Marquee Network hired him for this 2021 season.

[@BootsORiley]

i didn't know Marquee did that. that makes me really happy. i'm a 37 year old Kentuckian who fell in love watching Ryne, Andre Dawson, Mark Grace, Shawon Dunston, Steve Buechele, Vizcaino, Hector Villanueva, and Harry Caray calling the games in the early 90s. watching this brought so much joy. you hang onto that Ryne Sandberg rookie card now!

[@unkledoda420]

@@BootsORiley How can you list players from the early 90's Cubs and not mention Greg Maddux.

[@BootsORiley]

@@unkledoda420 I did leave out ol Gregory, didn’t I.

[@jackkitchen737]

Still one of the greatest games I've ever seen.

[@jakobgiancola6549]

In my late 40's. Lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. I have nothing but respect for Sandburg, great player!!

[@pablo08034]

I honestly knew nothing about this game before now, but what a privilege to see this! Pure magic!!

[@ChicagoBeaver]

This brings a tear to my eye, my Dad's favorite team! The Chicago Cubs. RIP Dad!

[@BCSExpress1]

Harry Carey's calls of Ryne Sandberg's HR's absolutely blows Bob Costas' out of the water.

[@Pinkyrecordshop]

All I watched growing up was Cubs ball since they had their own tv channel. Dawson, Dunston, Grace, Sandberg. This is great.

[@theedgeinshow]

Ryne Dee Sandberg.....the GREATEST EVER to play second base

[@ericsigersmith2831]

Let's play 2 of these - ernie banks

[@GottaWannaDance]

Until El Mago!

[@patmucciante5268]

Thanks for the video. I'm a cub fan since 1940... Yes the year I was born... Love 💘 the Cubs very much... And yes I am 80yrs. Old.. Too bad no baseball this year... Really miss my team... Thanks again... Pat Mucciante

[@jeffmooney3991]

Very much agree Sandberg greatest 2nd baseman ever

[@otismygotis3670]

Rogers Hornsby was the greatest 2nd baseman. Not really close. What did Sandberg ever win?

[@renniecohen5021]

My dad was at this game , his entire life he was a Yankees fan, he had just moved to Chicago for Law School and got a free ticket to this game... became a cubs fan that day

[@ThorneJr]

Sarge!!! The red baron!! Ryno!! On and on. I was 19 in 1984. The most fun I ever had watching my beloved Cubbies. Look up in the first inning and Dernier is on first or second and Ryno is at the plate. Sarge is on deck. Moreland in the hole.

[@barrysentials7226]

What a great story!!!

[@Ritapita73]

I was in my tweens when this game took place. To this day, Sandberg is my biggest crush in sports. My heart still skips a little beat when I see him. I'm pushing 50 now, and he'll always be my first love. 💙💗

[@Mikki44]

LOL! Mine was Grace.

[@Ritapita73]

@@Mikki44 Amazin' Grace! 🤣 Loved that man, too!

[@Detrinova]

4 Years before I was born and Im a Red Sox fan. Never heard of Sandberg but hes a solid legend in my book now.

[@mikepierce339]

My roommate at the time was a huge sports fan of all kinds. I was his best ma, and this game was the start of his bachelor party. In our group of friends were guys from southern Illinois- Cards fans. To say we were there out in the bleachers remains one our best memories of being at Wrigley. Just an amazing game. two years later, I am living in St Louis and they were still talking about that game.

[@inkarn8915]

Hoowee, that daily double was something. Go Cubs!

[@josephnewman713]

I was an 8 year old Cardinal fan watching this game. It was such a fantastic game, and one of the few regular season games I remember from the 80's. Sandberg was incredible that day. The Cardinals played really well, but could just not get him out to save their lives.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Thank God for 2016. It makes all our history so much more enjoyable. Also I have to admit, those mid 80s Cardinals teams were super fun. So much speed and top tier defense.

[@flexnfox5414]

Ryno was my first favorite player, any sport. Only game I've ever been to Cubs beat Mets 2-0 at home on Gary Mathews HR. Still my second favorite baseball player ever, only bc when I got older I fell in love with Rickey stealing all of those bases and scoring all those runs! My first sports hero will always b Ryno. I no longer have the ball that my father bought me that day but I do still have a photo of him that I can pin on my shirt. Not bad considering it was over 35 years ago.

[@cesarnarro6013]

Two of the best players ever in the same game Ozzy & Ryno

[@dand1363]

"I yelled duck" lololol

[@fungidungie]

What a class act.

[@johncopple6479]

The Great Game , The American Game ⚾! Bob Costas the best vocal historian for this great game. Loved him on Ken Burn's BASEBALL. Love hearing him on the game of the Week. The man is a walking Baseball Wikipedia of fact's, stories, history, and subtleties of player back stories, customes, and out of the blue oddities!!

[@will_rich1455]

A year late but Ryno always holds a special place in my heart because I was born 23 years exactly after this game and my number is 23. My parents were so close to naming me Rhyne.

[@BlackuLaLa]

I remember all those guys. Jesus, watching this brought tears to my eyes. Those were wonderful days. Thank you for posting this