The 40th anniversary of the 'Ryne Sandberg Game' is being commemorated, where Ryne Sandberg had an outstanding performance with 5-6 hitting, 7 RBI, and 2 HR off Bruce Sutter. Bob Costas, who called the game, reflects on its significance and impact on baseball history. The Chicago Cubs are honoring Sandberg with a statue at Wrigley Field, with players and fans celebrating his legacy.
40 years ago today The Sandberg Game propelled 1984 Chicago @Cubs to improbably win the division. Hat tip to ‘84 NLCS Cubbies 🐻 #YouHaveToSeeIt https://t.co/CHSFFR7Z4N
Bob Costas called "The Sandberg Game" 40 years ago today for NBC. With the Cubs honoring Ryne Sandberg today with a statue (https://t.co/DjzsZJCsML), Costas is on hand at Wrigley Field and joined the ESPN crew for a half inning on Sunday Night Baseball. ⚾️🎙️ https://t.co/5H44tkmBTA
"For fans of a certain age the #mlb game of the week meant everything. Before the media landscape we are in today it was the only way to actually see the stars of the game for much of the country." Bob Costas. #mlb #Mets #Cubs https://t.co/K9SBzYf1j7
Happy Ryne Sandberg Day! If you start counting the greatest regular season games of the 80s, you won’t need to use many fingers before you get to this one. https://t.co/aleEaUo37Q
Cubs players showing their respect for Ryno https://t.co/vR8IHOLYpJ
Forty years ago today Ryne Sandberg left his mark on the game of baseball. Here’s a look back at The Sandberg Game: https://t.co/up124RaSgv
Happy Ryne Sandberg day to all who celebrate 🤩 https://t.co/RV2AItvR3o
The only @Cubs player to record a season with 40 HR and a season with 50 SB? Ryne Sandberg 💪
40 years ago today: “The Sandberg Game” on NBC Game of the Week (Bob Costas announced Cardinals’ Willie McGee as player of the Game before Sandberg’s first HR in 9th @mattyoumans247 @Cubschef23 @CubsZone @crawlyscubs @high5racing @chim0m @TMathSports @CubsGirlTalk @GenuinelyJodi https://t.co/ZUccrI6i7u
"Do you believe it?" 40 years later, the 'Ryne Sandberg Game' still resonates. https://t.co/y28WFtSHrH
"Do you believe it?" Bob Costas and Ryno on the 40th anniversary of the 'Ryne Sandberg Game.' https://t.co/y28WFtSHrH
Happy Ryne Sandberg Game Day! Here is the Cubs starting lineup from June 23rd, 1984. Sandberg went 5-6 with 7 RBI including 2 HR off Bruce Sutter. https://t.co/TD6i7wHy0i