Nearly a month after his induction in Cooperstown, the 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner and 1984 MVP was given a standing ovation from the crowd and a framed replica jersey from the organization before watching his former team hang his No. 23 on the right-field foul pole. Sandberg, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo and Billy Williams are the only Cubs to have their numbers retired.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs retired Ryne Sandberg's No. 23 jersey before Sunday's game against Florida, making the Hall of Fame second baseman the fourth Cub to receive the honor.

Nearly a month after his induction in Cooperstown, the 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner and 1984 MVP was given a standing ovation from the crowd and a framed replica jersey from the organization before watching his former team hang his No. 23 on the right-field foul pole. Sandberg, Ernie Banks, Ron Santo and Billy Williams are the only Cubs to have their numbers retired.

"I'm pretty overwhelmed right now and a little bit sick along with it," Sandberg said before the ceremony. "We'll see how the day goes. I was fortunate enough to be there for Ernie and Billy and Ron. I was on the field for all those ceremonies — not even thinking that I would have a day come like today. Being in their company and joining them means everything to me."