I've been proud to be a lifelong Chicago Cub and still be with the Cubs. That's always been important to me and I think it's always been special.

He has one son and one daughter Justin and Lindsey. Philadelphia Phillies
Sandberg made his major-league debut as a shortstop for the Phillies in 1981. As Cubs' radio announcer Harry Caray described it:
The Cubs went on to win in the 11th inning.

His career. Sandberg was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in January 2005; he was formally inducted in ceremonies on July 31 2005.