Former Boston Red Sox star Mike Greenwell has died, the organization announced on Thursday. He was 62 years old.

Greenwell had been battling thyroid cancer, according to The Boston Globe .

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell,” the Red Sox posted on X.

“‘The Gator’ spent his entire career in a Red Sox uniform and was a beloved fixture of Fenway and Fort Myers. He gave so much to Lee County and Sox Nation. We send our love to the Greenwell family.”

Mike Greenwell played Major League Baseball for 12 years, all with the Red Sox. He earned MLB All-Star honors in 1988 and 1989 and was also named a Silver Slugger Award winner in 1988.

He finished his career hitting .303 with 130 home runs and 726 RBIs.

“He was a great teammate and an even bette

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