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Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs Declares He Is Cancer-Free

The 66-year-old former MLB star shares emotional news after completing treatment for prostate cancer diagnosed in September 2024.

Wade Boggs speaks during a ceremony inducting him into the Tampa Bay Rays Hall of fame before a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Atlanta Braves at Tropicana Field on July 09, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida.
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Overview

  • Wade Boggs announced on February 7, 2025, that he is cancer-free following treatment for prostate cancer.
  • The Hall of Famer revealed his diagnosis in September 2024 and expressed determination to overcome it with support from family, faith, and fans.
  • Boggs thanked his medical team, family, and supporters for their role in his recovery, calling the day 'extremely emotional.'
  • The 12-time All-Star and five-time batting champion played 18 seasons in MLB with the Red Sox, Yankees, and Rays, amassing 3,010 career hits.
  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, Boggs remains one of the sport’s most celebrated third basemen with a career .328 batting average.