Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg announces that he is cancer free

On Thursday afternoon, Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg announced on 670 The Score that he received his last treatment for prostate cancer earlier that morning and that his test results did not detect cancer.

Sandberg's announcement coincidentally came during the Chicago Cubs' weeklong "Cubs for a Cure" effort to raise money for cancer research. Part of the fundraising includes a 24-hour radiothon on 670 The Score, hosted by Danny Parkins who lost a brother to brain cancer last year. Sandberg was sitting in for a segment when Parkins asked how his treatment was going, and an emotional Sandberg revealed that just hours earlier he had received the good news.

During his announcement, Sandberg also commented on the uplifting nature of making appearances at Wrigley Field, saying that his cancer symptoms seemed to momentarily cease to exist while the crowd cheered for him, describing it as "the best medicine possible."

Sandberg first announced his diagnosis in January, and he proceeded to be flooded with support from Cubs fans during various appearances in Chicago and at Wrigley Field. This culminated with the team unveiling a statue of Sandberg in Gallagher Way on June 23. The former second baseman became just the fifth player in Cubs history to be honored with a statue outside of Wrigley Field.

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Although Sandberg retired from his playing career in 1997, he is still deeply ensconced in the Cubs fandom and regarded as one of the greatest players to ever don a Cubs uniform. During his 17-year Hall of Fame-worthy career, Sandberg amassed a career 67.9 bWAR while collecting nine gold glove awards, seven silver sluggers, 10 All-Star appearances and a National League MVP award in 1984.

Sandberg's combination of speed, power, glovework and contact-hitting ability made him a true five-tool player and a mainstay in the Cubs' lineup for nearly two decades.