I've had 14 surgeries in three years…I've overcome cancer The only Super Bowl & World Series legend in history was a truly tough fight
Jul 30, 2025
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Sanders revealed his cancer battle at a press conference on the 30th (Korea time).
Appearing in his trademark cowboy hat and sunglasses, he said "It was an uphill battle. It wasn't easy, but I won. I have been declared completely cured," he said, with tears in his eyes.
Sanders is the only player in history to have played in both the Super Bowl and the World Series.
Sanders, who joined the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft (the fifth overall pick), has since won a Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers (1994) and Dallas Cowboys (1995), respectively. As the glorious nickname 'Prime Time' suggests, it is considered the best cornerback in history.
He played center field in the Major League. He went to the World Series twice (1991, 1992) when he was with the Atlanta Braves. However, they lost to the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays, respectively, and unfortunately did not reach the championship.
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In the end, Sanders had bladder removal surgery. He says "A word that usually begins with C (Cancer, Cancer) is a death sentence. I'm not. Fortunately, I discovered it in the early stages and got back in front of many people. Early screening is so important."
Then "There was a time when I lost 11 kilograms of weight. He weighed about the same as he did in his heyday. Now I can't live without diapers. But I'm not ashamed. The cancer is completely cured."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
