Red Sox legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced on Saturday that he has prostate cancer.
The 66-year-old Boggs revealed his diagnosis on social media.
“I’ve never been a goal oriented person but with the strength and support of my family and my faith in God I’m going to ring that damn bell,” Boggs posted on X.
Boggs played 11 seasons with the Red Sox, from 1982 to 1992. He batted .338 over his tenure in Boston while winning five batting titles. Only Ted Williams has a higher career batting average (.344) with the Red Sox than Boggs.