Philadelphia Ryne Sandberg, the Hall of Fame manager of the Philadelphia Phillies who spent 15 seasons as a player for the Chicago Cubs, revealed on Instagram on Monday that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer and had started treatment.
“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 wrote at the time. “I received the news last week that I have 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 therapy.
“We’re going to keep fighting to overcome this and staying upbeat and resilient. Please remember my family and I at this trying time, and keep us in your prayers.”
During his 15 seasons with the Cubs from 1982 to 1997, Sandberg, 64, was a 10-time All-Star and amassed 282 home runs and 344 stolen bases.
Following his athletic career, he managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013 to.
Over the years, he has been a mainstay for the Cubs at Wrigley Field and spring training, serving as an ambassador for the team and mentoring new infielders. He has also made appearances across a variety of media as a pregame and postgame analyst.
The Cubs said in a statement released on Monday, “We know Ryne is one tough competitor and a winner, but we cannot imagine how incredibly tough it is right now for Ryne and his family.” “We are rallying around his family with locked arms as they begin their journey to conquer this battle with cancer.”
The Cubs won a division title in 1984, and Sandberg was named the National League MVP. That season, he batted and led the league in both triples and runs scored.19 home runs and 314 runs. In addition, he received nine Gold Glove trophies in a row.
Sandberg became only the third primary second baseman to hit 40 home runs in 1990 when he did so.
