Harmon Killebrew the Hall of Famer ,ends cancer fight

Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, the muscular slugger remains near the top of the shopping list at home career, said Friday he finished his battle against esophageal cancer and to live the last days of his life palliative care.
The 11-time All-Star, whose 573 career home runs over the 11 in the majors, said he hoped to spend his last days in comfort with his wife.
"It is with deep sadness that I share with you my ongoing battle with esophageal cancer is coming to an end," said Killebrew, 74, in a statement released by the Hall of Fame.
"With love and continued support of my wife, Nita, I have exhausted all options to control this devastating disease. My disease has progressed beyond my expectations of medical healing."
Killebrew began his career with the Washington Senators in 1954 and moved with the franchise in
Minnesota in 1961 where they became the Twins. He played one year with the Royals in Kansas City before retiring in 1975.
Killebrew was named American League Most Valuable Player in 1969 after a season in which he recorded a career-high 140 RBIs, 49 homers and a .276 batting average while playing in all 162 games in Minnesota this year there.
The Twins have his uniform number retired in 1975 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984 after a 22-year career in which he recorded 1,584 RBIs and a batting average of 0.256 to 2,435 parts.
"It's a class guy," said Jim Kaat, the team partner Killebrew 15 years, told Reuters. "The statement was made that shows a dignified attitude in this regard.
"I think it was the face of the Twins organization. The Twins have a reputation for handling themselves properly on and off the pitch and play the game right, and I think it probably started with Harmon. "
Long March
In April, Killebrew scrapped plans to launch the first shot in the first home game of the twins, saying that the trip would interrupt his treatment against cancer in Arizona.
At that time, said in a statement it had made great progress and remains optimistic and hopeful for a full recovery.
Twins spokesman Kevin Smith said plans to honor Killebrew home game Friday against the Blue Jays are being finalized, but acknowledged that a video tribute and replace the No. 3 player on the old jersey bench for Minnesota was likely.
"It's not anywhere near a monument. He is always with us," Smith told Reuters. "This is recognition of his statement. I just wanted to let everyone know what his next step was by far and we have nothing to say. "
Smith also said that the notes, the best wishes of the current Twins players will be sent to Killebrew night by the team.
Killebrew, who still holds the team record that most circuits, RBIs, walks and games, announced in December that she had been diagnosed with cancer and began treatment.
"I take comfort in the fact that I am surrounded by my family and friends. Thank you for the great cause of concern, prayers and support you have shown me, "Killebrew said Friday.
"I hope to spend my last days in comfort and peace with Nita for me."