MLB Legend Wade Boggs Declared Cancer-Free After Prostate Cancer Battle

The Hall of Fame third baseman celebrated his recovery by ringing the ceremonial bell, five months after his diagnosis.

Wade Boggs, 66, announced on February 7, 2025, that he is cancer-free following treatment for prostate cancer diagnosed in September 2024.
The Baseball Hall of Famer shared a video of himself ringing the ceremonial bell, a tradition marking the end of cancer treatment, on his social media account.
Boggs credited his faith, family, and medical team for their support during his recovery journey, calling it an 'extremely emotional day.'
Over an 18-season MLB career, Boggs became one of the sport's most decorated players, winning five batting titles, a World Series in 1996, and earning 12 All-Star selections.
Boggs was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005 and had his jersey number retired by the Boston Red Sox in 2016.