As he rang the bell, the iconic song 'Smoke On the Water' by Deep Purple played in the background, adding to the significance of the moment.

During his career, he won the 1996 World Series with the New York Yankees and boasts a career batting average of .328, ranking him among the best in the 3,000-hits club.

Wade Boggs, a celebrated Baseball Hall of Famer, recently marked a significant milestone by becoming cancer-free after battling prostate cancer.

He publicly disclosed his diagnosis in September 2024, expressing that his family and faith provided him with strength throughout his journey.

On February 7, 2025, Boggs announced he was cancer-free, just five months after beginning treatment.

Primarily known for his time with the Boston Red Sox, where he amassed 2,098 hits, Boggs also played for the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Throughout his career, Boggs was selected to 12 All-Star Games, won five batting titles, and earned two Gold Gloves.

His contributions were pivotal in transforming the Yankees into a competitive team during his five seasons with the franchise.

In an emotional ceremony on February 17, 2025, he rang the bell for cancer survivors while wearing a Boston Red Sox shirt, symbolizing the end of his treatment.

Boggs, who had an illustrious MLB career spanning 18 seasons from 1982 to 1999, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005 with 91.5% of the vote.

He achieved a total of 3,010 hits, placing him 30th in MLB history and making him one of only 33 players to reach this milestone.

Notably, Boggs was the first player to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit, a feat later matched by teammates Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter.