The most popular Chicago Cubs radio analyst is considered the heart and soul of the Cubs organization, having survived diabetes, amputations of both legs, heart problems and, of course, the 1969 team that suffered a late-season collapse and watched the New York Mets race past them to win the division and ultimately the World Series. Santo was a nine-time National League All-Star at third base for the Cubs and finished his career with 342 home runs and 1,331 RBIs. Though he is considered one of the all-time greatest players at his position, Santo's lifelong goal of gaining entrance into the Baseball Hall of Fame has been consistently thwarted. Santo's devotion to all things Cubs and his close encounters with the Hall of Fame have only served to make him more beloved by Cubs Nation. A 2003 documentary on Santo's life, "This Old Cub," is a fitting tribute to his life and career, revealing his daily struggles to live a normal life despite his physical limitations, while showing his deep love for the Cubs and the city of Chicago, he calls home.
Seeing this progress helps me breathe a bit easier even when the path ahead feels heavy. We have finally built enough momentum to prove that his legacy cannot be overlooked anymore.
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Sarah Nasser
17 years ago
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OH MY GOD YES. watching him on the radio was my whole childhood. he deserves his plaque more than anyone i can think of.
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Mike Reed
17 years ago
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its a crime he isnt in already. ron santo gave everything to the game and the city of chicago. fix this mistake.
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Dave Wong
17 years ago
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342 homers and played thru all that pain? hall of fame numbers plain and simple. put him in.
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The most popular Chicago Cubs radio analyst is considered the heart and soul of the Cubs organization, having survived diabetes, amputations of both legs, heart problems and, of course, the 1969 team that suffered a late-season collapse and watched the New York Mets race past them to win the division and ultimately the World Series. Santo was a nine-time National League All-Star at third base for the Cubs and finished his career with 342 home runs and 1,331 RBIs. Though he is considered one of the all-time greatest players at his position, Santo's lifelong goal of gaining entrance into the Baseball Hall of Fame has been consistently thwarted. Santo's devotion to all things Cubs and his close encounters with the Hall of Fame have only served to make him more beloved by Cubs Nation. A 2003 documentary on Santo's life, "This Old Cub," is a fitting tribute to his life and career, revealing his daily struggles to live a normal life despite his physical limitations, while showing his deep love for the Cubs and the city of Chicago, he calls home.
Seeing this progress helps me breathe a bit easier even when the path ahead feels heavy. We have finally built enough momentum to prove that his legacy cannot be overlooked anymore.
3 Comments
S
Sarah Nasser
17 years ago
Featured
OH MY GOD YES. watching him on the radio was my whole childhood. he deserves his plaque more than anyone i can think of.
M
Mike Reed
17 years ago
Featured
its a crime he isnt in already. ron santo gave everything to the game and the city of chicago. fix this mistake.
D
Dave Wong
17 years ago
Featured
342 homers and played thru all that pain? hall of fame numbers plain and simple. put him in.
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OH MY GOD YES. watching him on the radio was my whole childhood. he deserves his plaque more than anyone i can think of.