A ticket from Ryne Sandberg’s final major-league game, with Mark McGwire’s 58th home run sharing the day.

Why This Ticket Matters

Ryne Sandberg played the final game of his career on September 28, 1997, when the Chicago Cubs visited the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Sandberg took his last two major-league at-bats before Miguel Cairo replaced him. St. Louis won 2–1, and Mark McGwire added another historic note by hitting his 58th home run of the season.

For Cubs fans, the game closed the career of a franchise icon whose combination of power, defense, and consistency ultimately carried him to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.

Ticket Details

• Date: September 28, 1997
• Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
• Venue: Busch Stadium
• Final score: Cardinals 2, Cubs 1
• Significance: Ryne Sandberg’s final major-league game
• Additional milestone: Mark McGwire’s 58th home run of 1997

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