Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced on social media Saturday that he is battling prostate cancer.

The 66-year-old Tampa native shared the news by posting a photo of a prostate cancer patient guide and expressing his confidence in beating the disease. On X. Boggs wrote in the post, “I've never been a goal-oriented person but with the strength and support of my family and my faith in God, I'm gonna ring that bell 💪🏻🙏 #positiveattitude.”

I have never been a goal-oriented person, but with the strength and support of my family and my faith in God, I intend to ring that bell 💪🏻🙏 #PositiveAttitude pic.twitter.com/Ida9Y9mXbc

— Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) September 7, 2024

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was quick to show their support, posting a message of encouragement for Boggs. On X: “Our hearts go out to @ChickenMan3010 as he fights prostate cancer. We're always with you, Wade!”

Best wishes to you Chicken Man 3010 He is battling prostate cancer. We are always with you, Wade! pic.twitter.com/nfQ9SOgwC7

— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum⚾ (@baseballhall) September 7, 2024

A five-time AL batting champion and 12-time All-Star, he played 18 seasons in the major leagues: 11 with the Boston Red Sox, five with the New York Yankees (where he won a World Series in 1996) and finished his career with the Tampa Bay Rays. (Related: Jersey of MLB's greatest legend could sell for a ridiculous amount at upcoming auction)

Boggs' career accomplishments led to him being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, and the Rays inducted him into their Hall of Fame earlier this year. According to He did not attend this year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony, but fellow Hall of Fame inductee Fred McGriff said he has been active recently and has accompanied McGriff to recent events, according to Gazette Extra.