Ron Santo, 1940-2010

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Ron Santo, 1940-2010

Donations

The Santo family has suggested that those who wish to make a donation in Ron's memory consider the following:

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Illinois chapter (www.jdrfillinois.org)

Career Highlights

Nine-time All-Star
Five-time Gold Glove Award winner
No. 10 retired by Cubs in 2003
Played in 2,102 games at third base for the Cubs from 1960-73
Broadcasted Cubs games on WGN Radio from 1990-2010

::: Quick Facts :::

Born: Feb. 25, 1940, in Seattle
High School: Franklin (Seattle)
MLB debut: June 26, 1960
Final game: Sept. 29, 1974
Passed: Dec. 2, 2010, in Arizona

Beloved Santo, legendary Cubs player and voice, dies at age 70

Ron Santo, who became synonymous with the Cubs during a half-century association with them as a nine-time All-Star third baseman and longtime color commentator, died in Arizona on Dec. 2 at age 70. More >

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