There's not too many guys that spend their whole career with one team and I think it's very fortunate and a blessing for me.

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.