Ryne Sandberg, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, disclosed on Monday that he has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.
Sandberg shared the news on Instagram, sharing photos of his family and himself.
“To my Chicago Cubs, National Baseball Hall of Fame, extended Baseball Family, the city of Chicago, and all my loyal fans, I want to share some personal news,” Sandberg said in a statement. “Last week, I learned that I have been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.”
“I am surrounded by my wonderful wife Margaret, our very encouraging family, the greatest medical staff, and our close friends as I start my treatment. We’re going to keep fighting, staying upbeat and determined to win this. Please remember my family and I during this trying time, and keep us in your prayers.”
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As a second baseman, Sandberg won nine Gold Glove Awards, was a ten-time All-Star, and was named National League MVP. With a.314 batting average and 19 home runs, he was named MVP in 1984. With 19, he led the majors in triples. In addition, it was his first appearance in the All-Star Game.
Over the course of his career, Sandberg hit.285 with 282 home runs and a.795 OPS.
Sandberg retired following the 1997 season, having played for the Cubs for fifteen seasons and the Philadelphia Phillies for one. On his third ballot, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Towards the end of the 2013 season and on a full-time basis in 2014, he was the Phillies’ manager. In the midst of the 2015 season, he was fired. His final record was 119-159.
