[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 100 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING CHICAGO CUBS LEGEND, RYNE SANDBERG

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2024

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ryne Sandberg and 
join the Chicago Cubs in celebrating the dedication of his new statue 
outside of historic Wrigley Field.
  A Hall of Fame second baseman, Mr. Sandberg played 15 seasons with 
the Chicago Cubs, starting in 1982. By the time Mr. Sandberg retired in 
1997, he held the record for most Gold Glove Awards by a second 
baseman, the most consecutive errorless games by a second baseman and 
the most home runs by a second baseman. In 2005, Mr. Sandberg was 
elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and had his number, 23, 
retired by the Cubs.
  Mr. Sandberg is a living legend and as a Cubs fan I could not be 
happier that he is receiving a statue here in Illinois' 5th District. 
Mr. Speaker, please join me and all our colleagues in the House of 
Representatives in recognizing Mr. Sandberg's legacy and congratulating 
him on the unveiling of his statue.

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