Quotes by Ryne Sandberg

About Ryne Sandberg:

Ryne Dee Sandberg is an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs for sixteen years (1981–1994 and 1996–97). He became "interim manager" of the Philadelphia Phillies in August 2013. He was officially named manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on September 22, 2013, making him the only Hall of Fame player managing in the league.
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I don't expect any red carpet to the big leagues. If the opportunity comes, then it comes. But I don't think I'm owed anything.

Ryne Sandberg

I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that.

Ryne Sandberg

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.

Ryne Sandberg

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

Ryne Sandberg

I have great memories of being a Cub, and I'm happy building new ones with the Phillies.

Ryne Sandberg

If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen.

Ryne Sandberg

If this validates anything, it's that learning how to bunt and hit and run and turning two is more important than knowing where to find the little red light at the dug out camera.

Ryne Sandberg

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

Ryne Sandberg

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

Ryne Sandberg

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

Ryne Sandberg

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am.

Ryne Sandberg

My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine.

Ryne Sandberg

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

Ryne Sandberg

I struggled many times when maybe it didn't look like I was struggling, and I had to work hard every day.

Ryne Sandberg

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.

Ryne Sandberg

Author Bio

  • NameRyne Sandberg
  • DescriptionAmerican baseball player
  • BornSeptember 18, 1959
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBaseball Player
  • AwardsMajor League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award; Rawlings Gold Glove Award