Thousands gather in Rosemont for the National Sports Collectors Convention, with over 600 vendors showcasing rare cards and memorabilia. Fans and dealers reflect on the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, a beloved fixture at past conventions.

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, but Shawon Dunston revealed that his heart belongs to his fans.

Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg penned an adoring tribute to his wife Margaret, calling her his "rock" during cancer treatments, before his death on Monday.

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.

The Chicago Cubs and their fanbase are reeling after the loss of Ryne Sandberg, but fans continue to show their love to the legend.

A team playing hundreds of miles to our north became a local favorite. And the best player on that team – one of the best players of that era – was Ryne Sandberg.

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.