Ron Santo, the beloved Cubs annnouncer and "Hall of Fame Caliber" former third baseman passed away during the offseason, and from the first spring training practice session his presence was already missed. Santo was a Cub, through and through. He became the Cubs radio announcer in 1990, and he immediately rekindled the love affair between him and his fans.
Ron Santo Tribute Books and DVD's
Ron Santo "For Love of the Ivy" Paperback Book
If you are a die hard Cubs fan (or even if your not), this is a must read book. Santo
This Old Cub
"You can have all the talent in the world. It's not going to get your through. It's what you have in your heart"!
Ron Santo
"This Old Cub", is an uplifting tribute of Santo, who overcame many obstacles on his way to becoming the legendary Cubs player, broadcaster, and fan! Santo was the first known baseball player to play MLB baseball with insulin dependant type 1 diabetes. During a time when diabetes wasn't controlled as well as it is today, Santo rarely missed a game. He talks about how he would take injections and eating chocolate purely based on how his body felt at the time. "This Old Cub" embodies the spirit of a man's will to achieve, an eternal optimist, and his love for the Chicago Cubs.
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