Former Cubs Star Sandberg Announces He Is Cancer-Free And Joins Hall Of Fame.

Renowned Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has announced that he is now free of cancer. Sandberg, a former Chicago Cubs great, took to Instagram to share the news, nearly seven months after revealing his diagnosis with metastatic prostate cancer.

In a heartfelt social media post, Sandberg expressed his gratitude and credited his recovery to an incredible team effort. He wrote, “Rang the Bell this morning! WE did it, WE won! What a Dream Team, family, doctors, friends, nurses, and fans who supported myself and my wife Margaret through the last 8 months! We feel incredibly blessed by all the love, prayers, positive words, and thoughts that have come our way!” Sandberg also stressed the importance of early detection by encouraging individuals to prioritize annual doctor visits.

Throughout his battle with cancer, the 64-year-old Sandberg has kept his well-wishers in the loop through regular updates on his Instagram account. Last month, he happily shared that scans showed no signs of cancer, indicating a successful treatment outcome.

Sandberg, who played 16 seasons in the major leagues, achieved remarkable career statistics. With a batting average of .285, 282 home runs, 1,061 RBIs, and 344 stolen bases, he established himself as one of the best all-around performers in baseball. Sandberg debuted in the big leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981 before being traded to the Cubs in January 1982, where he truly flourished. His excellence on the field earned him 10 All-Star selections, nine Gold Gloves, and the prestigious National League Most Valuable Player award in 1984. In recognition of his accomplishments, Sandberg was inducted into the esteemed Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, in 2005.

In June, the Chicago Cubs honored Sandberg’s legacy by unveiling a statue of him outside Wrigley Field. The ceremony, hosted by Bob Costas, took place exactly 40 years after Sandberg’s unforgettable two-home run game against the St. Louis Cardinals, which was broadcasted nationally. The bronze statue captures Sandberg in his iconic crouched position, eagerly waiting for a ground ball. It stands alongside tributes to other esteemed Cubs Hall of Famers, including Ferguson Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Ernie Banks.