Ryne Dee Sandberg,nicknamed "Ryno",is an American former professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He played sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies (1981) and the Chicago Cubs.
Lawrence Robert Bowa is an American former professional baseball shortstop,manager,and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB),who played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago Cubs,and New York Mets. Bowa went on to manage the San Diego Padres and Phillies,and is currently a senior advisor to the general manager of the Phillies.
Raúl Ramón MondesíAvelino is a Dominican former politician and baseball player. Mondesíplayed in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 seasons,primarily for the Los Angeles Dodgers,and made his MLB debut with them in 1993. He was the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year in 1994,an MLB All-Star,and a two-time Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner. Known for his combination of power and speed,Mondesítwice achieved the 30–30 club. He led MLB right fielders in assists in three separate seasons over the course of his career.
Michael Robert "Mickey" Morandini,is an American former professional baseball second baseman and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago Cubs,and Toronto Blue Jays. His career highlights include selection as a 1995 National League (NL) All-Star,playing for the Phillies in the 1993 NL Championship Series and World Series,and appearing for the Cubs in the 1998 NL Division Series.
Andrew James Van Slyke is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder and coach.
David Earl Lopes is an American former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He batted and threw right-handed. He played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Oakland Athletics,Chicago Cubs,and Houston Astros;he managed the Milwaukee Brewers.
Gary Nathaniel Matthews Sr.,nicknamed "Sarge",is an American former professional baseball left fielder,who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). After his playing days,Matthews was a color commentator for Philadelphia Phillies broadcasts. He is the father of former big league outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. The Matthews are one of seven father/son combinations in Cubs history;another son,Delvon,was a member of Milwaukee's Minor League Baseball (MiLB) system in 2000–2001.
Antonio Nemesio Taylor Sánchez was a Cuban baseball second baseman who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Chicago Cubs,Philadelphia Phillies,and Detroit Tigers from 1958 until 1976. He batted and threw right-handed and also played third base and first base.
Juan Milton Samuel is a Dominican former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). A three-time National League (NL) All-Star,he appeared in the 1983 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Samuel served as interim manager for the Baltimore Orioles during the 2010 MLB season,as well as many years in MLB coaching ranks. Known widely for his unique combination of speed and power,Samuel was inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame,in 2010.
JoséRosario Domec Cardenal is a Cuban American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1963 to 1980,most prominently as a member of the Chicago Cubs,with whom he established himself as a fan favorite for his powerful hitting and his strong throwing arm. He had the best seasons of his career in Chicago,posting career highs in home runs and batting average as a member of the Cubs.
Sixto Joaquin Lezcano Curras is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 12 seasons (1974–1985). He played for five MLB teams and won a Gold Glove during his career.
Mariano Duncan Nalasco is a Dominican former second baseman and shortstop who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Cincinnati Reds,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball during his 12-year career. He was the infield coach and first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers under managers Grady Little and Joe Torre. Duncan was a MLB All-Star in 1994 and won two World Series championships as a player.
Milton Bernard Thompson,is an American former professional baseball outfielder,pinch hitter,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies,St. Louis Cardinals,Houston Astros,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Colorado Rockies. He returned as the Cincinnati Reds’minor league hitting instructor,for the 2019 season. Over his MLB career,Thompson compiled a batting average of .274.
Mark Alan Parent is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1986 to 1998 and was the bench coach for the Chicago White Sox from 2012 to 2015.
The 1984 Chicago Cubs season was the 113th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise,the 109th in the National League and the 69th at Wrigley Field. The Cubs finished with a record of 96 wins and 65 losses in first place of the National League East. Chicago was managed by Jim Frey and the general manager was Dallas Green. The Cubs' postseason appearance in this season was their first since 1945. The Cubs pitching staff included 1984 Cy Young Award winner Rick Sutcliffe,and the lineup included 1984 Baseball Most Valuable Player Award winner second baseman Ryne Sandberg. Frey was awarded Manager of the Year for the National League for leading the Cubs to 96 victories. The Cubs were defeated in the 1984 National League Championship Series by the San Diego Padres three games to two.
John Daniel Mallee is an American professional baseball coach and former player. He is the current assistant hitting coach for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). As an MiLB player,Mallee was a shortstop and second baseman. He has previously been the hitting coach of the Florida Marlins,Houston Astros,Chicago Cubs,and Philadelphia Phillies.
Andrew James Romine is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels,Detroit Tigers,Seattle Mariners,Texas Rangers,and Chicago Cubs. He is the brother of MLB catcher Austin Romine and son of former MLB outfielder Kevin Romine. On September 30,2017,Romine became the fifth player in major league history to play all nine defensive positions in a single game.
Adron Lamar Chambers is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2011 to 2013.
Quintin Lonell Berry is an American former professional baseball outfielder who is the first base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Chicago Cubs,and Milwaukee Brewers.
On June 23,1984,the Chicago Cubs took on the St. Louis Cardinals in a Major League Baseball contest that saw Willie McGee hit for the cycle,but Ryne Sandberg hit two home runs—in the ninth and tenth innings—to propel the Cubs to a 12–11 victory. The Cubs overcame deficits of 7–1,9–3,and 11–9 as Sandberg hit a pair of game-tying home runs in late-inning action,both off ex-Cubs ace Bruce Sutter. NBC play-by-play announcer Bob Costas,who called the game with Tony Kubek,is remembered for saying "Do you believe it?!" when Sandberg hit the second home run. The game is known as The Sandberg Game.
