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.

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

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.

Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg managed the Tennessee Smokies for a single season and left a lifetime of memories for those in the organization.

Cubs mananger Craig Counsell would speak on the "lucky" moments that the team had with Ryne Sandberg, who just passed.

Ryne Sandberg spent nearly three decades married to his wife, Margaret Koehnemann, sparking curiosity among many to learn more about their relationship. He’s a well-known name in MLB, having played for two major teams,

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.

Tributes are inundating X in the wake of the Phillies' 52nd manager, Ryne Sandberg, better known as Ryno's demise.