Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg shared on Instagram that he is now cancer-free after nearly seven months since revealing he had metastatic prostate cancer. Sandberg expressed gratitude for the support from his “Dream Team” of family, doctors, friends, nurses, and fans throughout his journey. He emphasized the importance of early detection and regular doctor visits in his recovery.

64-year-old Sandberg, known for his career with the Chicago Cubs, has been updating well-wishers on his progress on social media. He recently announced that scans indicated no remaining signs of cancer.

Sandberg, who played 16 seasons in the majors, had an impressive career stats with a .285 batting average including 282 home runs, 1,061 RBIs, and 344 steals. He debuted in the big leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981 before moving to the Cubs in 1982. Sandberg excelled with the Cubs, earning 10 All-Star selections, nine Gold Gloves, and was crowned NL MVP in 1984.

The former player was immortalized in Cooperstown in 2005 and in June, the Cubs honored him with a statue outside Wrigley Field. The ceremony, hosted by Bob Costas, marked 40 years since Sandberg’s remarkable game where he hit two late homers in a nationally televised victory against St. Louis. The statue depicts Sandberg in a moment of anticipation, crouched and ready to field a grounder, next to statues of other Cubs legends like Ferguson Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Ernie Banks.