Ryne Sandburg, or “Ryno” to his fans, is recognized as one of the best second baseman of his era. He spent nearly his entire 16-year major league baseball career with the Chicago Cubs (1981-1994 and 1996-7). Mr. Sandberg was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in January 2005; he was formally inducted in ceremonies on July 31, 2005.

He established himself as a perennial All-Star and Gold Glove candidate, making 10 consecutive All-Star appearances and winning nine consecutive Gold Gloves from 1983 to 1991. His career .989 fielding percentage is a major-league record at second base. In 1990, Mr. Sandberg led the National League in home runs – a rarity for a second baseman. In 1992, he became the highest paid player in baseball at the time. He earned a spot on the NL All-Star roster and an NL Silver Slugger Award at second base with a .304 batting average, 26 home runs, 100 runs, and 87 runs batted in.

Mr. Sandburg is currently the third base coach and infield instructor for the Philadelphia Phillies.

This mask comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Mask designed by Mariam Quraishi

Mariam Quraishi grew up in Karachi, Pakistan and is now attending the Rhode Island School of Design.  She is currently pursuing a BFA in Illustration and hopes to one-day work in children’s book publishing. In her mask she has depicted a child playing baseball, reimagining the beginnings of Ryne Sandberg’s own career.

For more information about this mask or artist, email mquraish@risd.edu or visit behance.net/mariamquraishi.