Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, but Shawon Dunston revealed that his heart belongs to his fans.

Green, who managed the Phillies to a World Series title in 1980, was the Cubs general manager on Jan. 27, 1982, when he traded shortstop Ivan de Jesus to Philadelphia for shortstop Larry Bowa and Sandberg, who played his first 13 games in the majors in ’81.

Like so many stars before him and after, Ryne Sandberg’s connection with Philadelphia is a tale of what might have been, both as a player and as a manager. In 1982, former Phillies manager Dallas Green was the Chicago Cubs’ general manager.

New Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd recalled how the late Ryne Sandberg made him immediately feel welcome in Chicago.

Sandberg continued to hit well in 1990. That year, he had his only 40-homer season, leading the NL, and drove in 100 runs, a feat he would repeat in 1991. He again finished fourth in MVP balloting, despite the Cubs having yet another losing season.

Ryne Sandberg, who played 15 seasons with the Cubs, passed away at his home Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 65.

Baby and pet name trends can come from both familiar and surprising places. You’re likely to come across a dog named “Wrigley” while walking down the Southport Corridor, for example. The name “Ryne” also owes its popularity to America’s Pastime — a once-rare moniker that quietly surged in popularity during the mid-1980s,

A team playing hundreds of miles to our north became a local favorite. And the best player on that team – one of the best players of that era – was Ryne Sandberg.

Ryne Sandberg died July 28 at the age of 65. He was the hero of many, including FLORIDA TODAY and Florida Times-Union Sports Editor Tim Walters.