LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- When Ryne Sandberg visited the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory last fall, he said the experience was "right up there with the Hall of Fame, for me."

Sandberg, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and iconic former second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, died Monday in Chicago after battling prostate cancer. He was 65.

Sandberg had been in Louisville in November 2024 to accept the museum's Living Legend Award for his achievements on and off the diamond. He toured the Main Street complex with his family.

"He was just a gracious, gracious, humble individual," said Andrew Soliday, the museum's marketing director.

During that visit, Soliday said Sandberg enjoyed spending time not only with his family but Louisville Slugger employees as well.

"That's rea

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