Wade Boggs: 'I am cancer free'

Field Level Media|published: Sat 8th February, 11:47 2025

Jul 9, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; former Tampa Bay Ray Wade Boggs speaks during his induction to the teams hall of fame before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs said he is now "cancer free," five months after he revealed he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

He shared his good news Friday on his X account.

"An extremely emotional day," Boggs wrote. "I can't thank my doctor's Dr. Engleman and Dr. Heidenberg enough also to everyone for your thoughts and prayers Debbie and I are pleased to announce I am cancer free."

At the time he disclosed his diagnosis, a resolute Boggs vowed to beat it.

"With the strength and support of my family and my faith in God I'm going to ring that damn bell," Boggs wrote, referring to the ritual cancer patients have of ringing a bell when they've concluded their treatment.

Boggs, 66, played 18 MLB seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1982-92), New York Yankees (1993-97) and the then-Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-99).

A five-time American League batting champion and 12-time All-Star, Boggs was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2005 on the first ballot, garnering votes on 91.9 percent of ballots.

In his career, Boggs hit .328 and joined the 3,000-hit club, finishing with 3,010 to go with 1,513 runs, 118 homers and 1,014 RBIs. He also won two Gold Gloves at third base.

--Field Level Media

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