Former player for the St. Louis Cardinals Chris Duncan died on Friday after battling brain cancer.

(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Duncan, who was 38 at the time of his death, played at first base and in left field and helped lead the Cardinals to a World Series victory in 2006. He played professionally for over 11 years, beginning in the minor leagues and playing in the major league from 2006 until 2009. Following Duncan’s retirement from professional baseball in 2010, Duncan joined ESPN radio and hosted shows such as Stully and Duncan and The Turn.

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