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 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.