Major League Baseball lost another one of its titans and Hall of Famers withthe passing of Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg. Sandberg, who was a 10-time All-Star in his career,passed away at the age of 65on Monday, July 28, after another battle with metastatic prostatecancer that had returnedand spread to other organs in his body back in December. "Ryne Sandberg was a legend of theChicago Cubsfranchise and a beloved figure throughout Major League Baseball," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. REQUIRED READING:Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs' All-Star second baseman, dies at 65 Added the Cubs on X (formerly Twitter): "Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation ofChicago Cubsfans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise. His dedication to and respect for the game, along with his unrelenting integrity, grit, hustle, and competitive fire were hallmarks of his career." Across his 16-year career, Sandberg built quite a resume when it came to awards, as he was a nine-time Gold Glove winner, seven-time Silver Slugger and was named the 1984 National League Most Valuable Player. He also managed thePhiladelphia Phillies, who drafted him in the 20th round of the 1978 MLB Draft,from 2013-2015, where he posted a managerial record of 119-159. Sandberg's death has also brought in an outpouring of reactions from those on social media. Here's a snippet of those reactions: With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today.pic.twitter.com/LJJ0jGqSy5 — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs)July 29, 2025 I went to my first Cubs game at 8 years old.Ryne Sandberg doubled, tripled and was the coolest person I'd ever seen in my life.Sad, terrible news. It's not Ryan, it's Ryne.pic.twitter.com/N0daPyKP4M — Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt)July 29, 2025 pic.twitter.com/lDL9diCYcL — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies)July 29, 2025 pic.twitter.com/wi6H5Fn5oa — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs)July 29, 2025 For those of us who grew up in the 1980s, there were two teams who were always on.The Braves (TBS) and the Cubs (WGN).By default, Dale Murphy and Ryne Sandberg became part of our childhood.A piece of all of us is lost now.#RIPRynopic.twitter.com/h88OMfJ9ry — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell)July 29, 2025 The way Ryne Sandberg played the game earned him the respect of his teammates, his fellow Hall of Famers and fans around the world.pic.twitter.com/WgfYN8cGEW — National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall)July 29, 2025 For all of us who love the game of baseball, we lost one of the best to ever play second base. Ryne Sandberg. #23. Tremendous player and all around great guy. RIP Ryne. You fought courageously. — Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer)July 29, 2025 RIP Ryno! I just don't know what to say about this. Getting to know you and Margaret on our flights to Cooperstown was always amazing. You teasing me about being my wife's favorite player ever. You were always a class act. You will be missed by my family and so many others! 🙏🏾#23 — Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35)July 29, 2025 Spoke to some Cubs players about Ryno over the weekend. Here's Dansby Swanson: "Just such a top shelf human being. He made such an impact on me even in my short time of being able to be around him. Just an unbelievable human being and someone that I'm very, very grateful to have… — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN)July 29, 2025 RIP Rynopic.twitter.com/XCJ5LDx4Jn — Bleacher Jeff (@BleacherJeff)July 29, 2025 I don't have words for how sad I feel about the loss of Ryne Sandberg. He was a very special man. A kind man with a heart of gold. My heart and soul goes out to Margaret and the entire Sandberg family. God bless all of you. Rest in peace Ryno. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 — Ruben Amaro, Jr. (@RAJr_20)July 29, 2025 Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has passed away.He was 65.pic.twitter.com/SfnrnWyLWD — Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee)July 29, 2025 The Hall of Fame remembers Class of 2005 inductee Ryne Sandberg, who passed away Monday at the age of 65.https://t.co/H32KADOHTopic.twitter.com/4XpJRx356W — National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall)July 29, 2025 If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen. -Ryne Sandbergpic.twitter.com/am8tf7UKL5 — Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1)July 29, 2025 Six years ago Ryne Sandberg sent this to my son when Jack was battling leukemia. Just last month I sent Ryno a letter thanking him again, letting him know that Jack was now doing great, and assuring him that I would be praying for him. So sad to hear the news about him. 😢pic.twitter.com/3HbAuUTqVk — Pete Scribner (@ScribSports)July 29, 2025 Super Sky Point to Ryne Sandberg, my favorite second baseman of all time. I will never forget the countless hours tuned into WGN with Harry Caray and Steve Stone during those beautiful childhood summers that lasted forever. Before we knew how fast time actually flies and that our…pic.twitter.com/jQrNzvfJzZ — Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports)July 29, 2025 RIP Ryne SandbergHe made his major league debut with the Phillies in 1981 and was traded with Larry Bowa to the Chicago Cubs for Ivan DeJesus.He managed the Phillies from 2013 to 2015. Great guy.pic.twitter.com/kNHnWh5hkC — John Clark (@JClarkNBCS)July 29, 2025 RIP Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. What a fabulous man. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale)July 29, 2025 The Fightin Phils are saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. Sandberg spent the 1980 season with Reading before making his major league debut with the Phillies in 1981.Sandberg was inducted into the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991 and had his…https://t.co/ANKwnLTQ1h — Reading Fightin Phils (@ReadingFightins)July 29, 2025 Cubs fans honoring Ryne "Ryno" Sandberg with flowers.pic.twitter.com/YMQyXE8yC2 — Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano)July 29, 2025 Growing up in Chicago, Ryne Sandberg greeted me every afternoon when I got home from school. He and the Cubs made 1984 magical for me. Years later, I got to cover him when he managed the Phillies. It was an honor. One of my favorite all-time players across any sport. RIP Ryno. — Ducis Rodgers (@duciswild)July 29, 2025 Just heard that the great Ryne Sandberg has passed so I want to share a quick story about him.When I was 19 I worked at the Guess store in downtown Chicago on The Magnificent Mile. One day Ryne Sandberg brought his daughter in to shop for back to school college clothes. Being a… — Joey Swoll (@TheJoeySwoll)July 29, 2025 The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast.Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Ryne Sandberg dies: Social media reaction to Hall of Famer's death