Photos: Ryne Sandberg becomes the 5th Chicago Cubs player to have a statue outside Wrigley Field

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Ryne Sandberg is the fifth former Chicago Cub to be enshrined on Statue Row, joining Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Ron Santo and Billy Williams as well as Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray, whose statue remains outside Wrigley Field’s center-field bleachers.

Here are photos from the unveiling on June 23, 2024 — held on the 40th anniversary of the “Ryne Sandberg Game.”

A statue of former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg sits in Gallagher Way during a dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
The marquee displays a message for the former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg statue dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
The marquee displays a message for the former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg statue dedication ceremony outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, center, stands next to Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts, left, and sports broadcaster Bob Costas, right, while attending a dedication ceremony for his statue outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, center, stands next to Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts, left, and sports broadcaster Bob Costas, right, while attending a dedication ceremony for his statue outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans and Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans and current Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Current Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, center, stands next to Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts, left, and sports broadcaster Bob Costas, right, while attending a dedication ceremony for his statue outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, center, stands next to Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts, left, and sports broadcaster Bob Costas, right, while attending a dedication ceremony for his statue outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans and Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans and Cubs players attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attend a statue dedication ceremony for former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg poses for a photo while attending a dedication ceremony for his statue outside Wrigley Field Sunday June 23, 2024 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg poses for a photo while attending a dedication ceremony for his statue outside Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

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