CHICAGO (AP) – Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has announced that he is cancer-free.
The Chicago Cubs legend shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, nearly seven months after revealing his battle with metastatic prostate cancer.
“Rang the Bell this morning!” he posted. “We did it, we won! Huge thanks to my dream team—family, doctors, friends, nurses, and fans who supported me and Margaret throughout these last 8 months! We feel incredibly blessed by all the love, prayers, and positive thoughts we’ve received! Modern medicine has advanced so much, so remember that early detection is key. Regular doctor visits are essential! Time to celebrate! #godisgood.”
The 64-year-old Sandberg has kept followers updated on his journey through Instagram and mentioned last month that scans showed no signs of cancer.
During his 16-season MLB career, Sandberg boasted a .285 batting average with 282 home runs, 1,061 RBIs, and 344 stolen bases. He made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981, playing 13 games before being traded to the Chicago Cubs in January 1982.
With the Cubs, Sandberg became one of the league’s top all-around players, earning 10 All-Star selections and winning nine Gold Gloves. He was also named the National League MVP in 1984.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2005. In June, the Cubs unveiled a statue of Sandberg outside Wrigley Field during a ceremony hosted by Bob Costas, marking the 40th anniversary of the day he hit two late homers in a nationally televised victory against St. Louis. The statue, which shows him crouched in anticipation of a grounder, stands alongside bronze tributes to fellow Hall of Famers Ferguson Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Ernie Banks.
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