Hall of Famer, Chicago Cubs' Legend Reveals He Has Cancer

Chicago Cubs' legend Ryne Sandberg announced on Monday that he's been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005 after 16 seasons with the Cubs. He was a 10-time All-Star.

Chicago Cubs' legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg revealed on Monday that he's battling prostate cancer.

He made the announcement on Instagram:

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. Last week, I learned that I have been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. I have begun treatment, and I am surrounded by my loving wife Margaret, our incredibly supportive family, the best medical care team, and our dear friends. We will continue to be positive, strong, and fight to beat this. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for me and my family. - Ryne Sandberg 🦏2️⃣3️⃣

Along with Ernie Banks, Sandberg is one of the most famous and most recognizable Cubs players in history. He spent 16 years in the big leagues, all with Chicago, from 1981-1997. A well-rounded player, he had seasons in which he hit 40 home runs (1990), stole 54 bases (1985) and led the league in triples (19 in 1984).

Sandberg, a Washington native, won the National League MVP Award in 1984, was a seven-time Silver Slugger Award winner, a 10-time All-Star and a nine-time Gold Glover.

He also won a Home Run Derby in his career. He was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.

We wish him the best in his recovery.

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