National Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced on Saturday that he is fighting prostate cancer and is determined to overcome it. He shared his resolve on social media, expressing his positive attitude and commitment to beat the illness:
“I’ve never been a goal-oriented person, but with the strength and support of my family and my faith in God, I’m going to ring that damn bell. #positiveattitude”
We’re all sending our best wishes to Boggs in his battle.
Boggs, one of baseball’s greatest hitters, enjoyed an 18-year career with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He was part of the Rays’ inaugural team in 1998. Boggs achieved 3,010 career hits, including his 3,000th with the Rays, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. He hit 118 home runs and drove in over 1,000 runs during his distinguished career.
Primarily known for his play at third base, Boggs earned two Gold Gloves, appeared in 12 All-Star Games, and won five batting titles. He was an eight-time Silver Slugger and secured a World Series title with the Yankees in 1996. He also had a standout season in 1985 with the Red Sox, batting .368, and played through the heartbreaking 1986 World Series loss to the Mets.
Boggs has a .273 career postseason average and advanced to the playoffs six times. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, he is celebrated as one of the Hall’s most charismatic figures and continues to be a prominent voice in Cooperstown.
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