Yankees’ Tim Hill honored for beating cancer with prestigious award — from Red Sox
NY Post
For one day, the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry was set aside to honor a courageous battle away from the field.
Yankees reliever Tim Hill — who overcame colon cancer before reaching the majors — was named the 2025 Tony Conigliaro Award winner, the Red Sox announced Tuesday.
The award, established in 1990, honors a “Major Leaguer who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were trademarks” of the late Conigliaro, who was hit in the face by a pitch during the 1967 season, returning to the diamond two years later.
The honor has been awarded to players who overcame adversity, including cancer survivors Trey Mancini and Jon Lester, former Mets ace R.A. Dickey after his historic 2012 season and one-handed hurler Jim Abbott.
Hill, 35, is the first player to be an active player on the Yankees to receive the award.
“I am humbled and grateful to be recognized as this year’s recipient of the Tony Conigliaro Award,” Hill, 35, said in a statement, according to MLB.com. “Tony’s story is one of determination and resilience, two qualities I have always admired. One thing I’ve learned is that a little inspiration along with determination can go a long way. This award itself is a reminder that setbacks don’t have to define you. I’d like to thank the committee and the Conigliaro family for this award and for continuing to honor Tony’s legacy.”
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