Fleer 1983 #507 Ryne Sandberg Rookie Baseball Card

1983 Fleer Ryne Sandberg Rookie Baseball Card, #507. NM/MT condition including acrylic top load holder for display and protection. Ryne Dee Sandberg (September 18, 1959-) won his first of nine consecutive Gold Glove awards when he was moved to the second base position in 1983, where he would remain for the duration of his career. Ryno became a fan favorite and rightfully so with his defensive skill at second and the much-needed pop in his bat for which the Cubs were searching. Ryne’s .989 career fielding percentage remains a record for a second baseman. Sandberg had a breakout year in 1984 as he collected 200 hits, scored 114 runs, added a league leading 19 triples and another 19 home runs while batting .314 and driving in 84 runs. He was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player after the 1984 season. Ryne was a ten-time All-Star selection, nine-time Gold Glove winner and seven-time Silver Slugger winner. Sandberg played virtually his entire career with the hapless Chicago Cubs (1982-1994, 1996-1997) appearing in the postseason only twice in his career and joining Ernie Banks and Billy Williams as Cubs Hall of Famers to never reach the World Series. Ryne Sandberg retired with 2,386 hits, 1,318 runs scored, 1,061 RBI 282 home runs, 344 stolen bases and a career .285 batting average. Ryne Dee Sandberg was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.