Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg managed the Tennessee Smokies for a single season and left a lifetime of memories for those in the organization.

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died.

Ryne Sandberg died July 28 at the age of 65. He was the hero of many, including FLORIDA TODAY and Florida Times-Union Sports Editor Tim Walters.

Baseball legend Ryne Sandberg called his wife Margaret "my rock" after his cancer diagnosis and noted, "With her by my side, I can conquer anything!" The former Chicago Cub died on July 28, the Cubs confirmed in a post on X.

Cubs fans gathered at Wrigley Field on Tuesday to pay their respects to team icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday at age 65 after battling cancer. READ MORE:

Cubs mananger Craig Counsell would speak on the "lucky" moments that the team had with Ryne Sandberg, who just passed.

Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday, led the life of a quiet athlete who preferred to let his performance speak for itself.

Bears coach Ben Johnson called Ryne Sandberg “a big part of my childhood” in offering condolences to the family of the Cubs’ Hall of Fame second baseman who died Monday night.