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Ron Santo

Ron SantoAKA Ronald Edward Santo

Born: 25-Feb-1940
Birthplace: Seattle, WA
Died: 2-Dec-2010
Location of death: Scottsdale, AZ
Cause of death: Cancer - other
Remains: Cremated (ashes scattered at Wrigley Field)

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Baseball, Radio Personality

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Third baseman, Chicago Cubs

One of the finest players in Chicago Cubs history before becoming a long-time radio announcer. Played his entire career as an insulin-dependent diabetic, and sponsored an annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Wife: Vicki
Son: Ron Jr.
Son: Jeff
Daughter: Linda
Daughter: Kelly

    State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
    Baseball Hall of Fame (2012)
    Coma Dec-2010
    Risk Factors: Diabetes, Amputee

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Chicago White Sox 3rd Base (1974)
    Chicago Cubs 3rd Base (1960-73)


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