The baseball world is rallying behind Chicago Cubs nice Ryne Sandberg … who simply revealed Monday he’s receiving therapy after being identified with most cancers.
The 64-year-old Corridor of Famer shared the well being replace on his social media simply minutes in the past … saying, “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.”
Regardless of the battle forward, Ryno mentioned he’ll stay in good spirits and “fight to beat this.”
“Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for me and my family,” he added.
The feedback part underneath Sandberg’s submit has been flooded with phrases of encouragement from fellow Cubs like Dexter Fowler and David Ross … in addition to numerous others.
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Sandberg performed the vast majority of his profession with the Cubbies from 1982-1997 … incomes 10 All-Star appearances, 9 Gold Gloves, seven Silver Sluggers and Nationwide League MVP honors in 1984.
His No. 23 jersey was retired in 2005 … the identical yr he was enshrined in Cooperstown.
Following his enjoying profession, Ryno managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013-15.
The Cubs addressed Sandberg’s prognosis in a press release … saying, “We cannot imagine how incredibly tough it is right now for Ryne and his family, but we do know Ryne is one tough competitor and a winner.”
“We are rallying around his family with locked arms as they begin their journey to conquer this battle with cancer.”
