"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.

The Ryne Sandberg statue outside Wrigley Field was adorned with flowers, teddy bears and baseballs one day after the Cubs icon's passing.