Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. Says He Is ‘Cancer Free’ After Diagnosis in February

Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. Says He Is ‘Cancer Free’ After Diagnosis in February
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Baltimore Orioles legendary former shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. said he is “cancer free” after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in February, according to MLB.com.

The 59-year-old, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2007, said he underwent prostate surgery in March.