Wade Boggs Declares Cancer-Free Status

Baseball icon Wade Boggs shared some uplifting news: he’s now cancer-free. The Hall of Fame third baseman made this announcement during his visit to Fenway Park, two years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

“I’m a cancer survivor now. Prostate cancer is ineffective. Thank God,” Boggs stated after throwing the ceremonial first pitch, coinciding with the Red Sox’s 2-0 victory over the Rays.

At 67, Boggs previously revealed his cancer diagnosis in September 2024. Last year, he also mentioned on social media that he had overcome the illness.

While attending an event honoring the 125th anniversary of the Red Sox’ initial home game at Huntington Avenue Grounds, Boggs emphasized the importance of early detection. “This is a process you have to go through, and I encourage all young men to get the PSA test,” he told reporters. He recounted, “In my case, it wasn’t even on the radar. I had a 3.3 and they didn’t even talk about it until I got to a 4. It was serious, but I caught it early… I had a checkup a month ago, and there was no cancer at all.”

Boggs described the night as “amazing,” especially after taking a photo with fellow Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski.

The eight-time All-Star spent 11 of his 18 major league seasons with the Red Sox, winning the American League batting title five times and leading MLB in hits during those seasons. He later joined the Yankees, contributing to the team’s 1996 World Series win, before finishing his career with the Rays where he achieved a total of 3,000 hits.

Reflecting on his time with the Red Sox, Boggs expressed sentiments of loyalty. He stated that he never wanted to leave the team and noted that “substantive” offers were taken off the table following the passing of former owner Gene Yawkey. “My heart has always been in Boston and they know it. Everyone has known from the beginning that Boston has a special place in my heart,” he added.