"Everyone walked away from that interaction feeling like they had some connection with him," said Iowa Cubs assistant general manager Randy Wehofer, who was the team's broadcaster at the time. "And it was pretty unbelievable to see.

Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.

Hall-of-Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died at age 65 after a battle with cancer. Sandberg made his major league debut for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981, but he played the next 15 seasons for his beloved Chicago Cubs.