One of the best players in Boston Red Sox history died Thursday.

Mike Greenwell died at 62 years old following a battle with medullary thyroid cancer, according to a Facebook post from the Lee County (Florida) Government, for which Greenwell served as County Commissioner. Greenwell, who announced his cancer diagnosis in August, spent his entire 12-year Major League Baseball career in Boston.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Commissioner Mike Greenwell, a lifelong Lee County resident,” Lee County Government wrote in the post. “He was a strong advocate for the people and businesses of Lee County and will be remembered for seeking meaningful solutions to the challenges his community faced. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who were

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