I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college.

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.