Top 35 Quotes by Ryne Sandberg

A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.

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.

No player in baseball history worked harder, suffered more, or did it better than Andre Dawson. He's the best I've ever seen.

I learned a lot in the Minor Leagues, spending six years there. I honed my skills, as far as coaching goes. I was able to work with the players in a lot of facets of the game.

I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do - play it right and with respect.

I was in awe every time I walked on to the field.

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.

In baseball, there's always the next day.

When did it - When did it become okay for someone to hit home runs and forget how to play the rest of the game?

It didn't happen, but I feel fortunate for the two chances we had and it's just a shame we didn't go to a World Series for Cub fans.