Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs All-Star Ryne Sandberg will be the special guest at the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game and will be the keynote speaker at the All-Star Luncheon.
The luncheon is set for Tuesday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Century Center.
“It is going to be a great honor to have Ryne play an integral part in our luncheon and All-Star pre-game festivities,” said South Bend Cubs President Joe Hart. “He is one of the greats of the game and has always been a favorite for Cubs fans. Having the opportunity to hear him speak is going to be exciting for the All-Star players and the fans who attend the luncheon. It is not every day you have the opportunity to be a part of an event with a Major League Hall of Famer. I would like to thank Ryne and the Chicago Cubs for helping us with our event.”
Sandberg was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005 after a 16-year MLB career, with 15 of those years spent in the Windy City.
Tickets to the luncheon go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, and include a meal along with a special gift. Prices range from $85 for individual tickets to $600 for a full table of eight people.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Beacon Children’s Hospital. To purchase tickets, visit the South Bend Cubs Box Office or call (574) 235-9988. Tickets will not be available online.
