Thursday, December 30, 2010

Killebrew Diagnosed With Cancer

Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew said he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Killebrew released a statement through the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, saying he is receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

He calls his condition "very serious" but said he expects a full recovery.

Killebrew hit 573 home runs and made 11 All-Star appearances in his career 22 years spent mostly with the Washington Senators and Twins. E 'was included in the Hall of Fame in 1984 and was the fifth career home run list when he retired in 1974.

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