In an authors note just ahead of santos foreward, logan describes santo as a humble man with a love for baseball and similarly santo says of logans book in his foreward. Barney miller is an american sitcom television series set in a new york city police department police station on east 6th st in greenwich village. To get back to the homepage, just click on the top graphic. Ron santo author of ron santo goodreads share book. As part of the publicity surrounding ron santo day at wrigley field on august 28, 1971, he revealed his struggle with diabetes. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that. Ron santo has a remarkable story to tell, from the trauma of a serious illness to his fame as one of the greatest third basemen in the history of baseball. Santo was 20 years old when he broke into the big leagues on june 26, 1960, with the chicago cubs. Whos in the baseball hall of fame, who should be in, and who should. The sixfoottall third baseman made his debut with the cubs in 1960 and played with chicagos north side team for 14 season before winding. Ron santo trading card values sportlots price guide. He made all the plays that came his way at the hot corner and swung the lumber with authority.
Cbsap ron santo, who battled juvenile diabetes to become a star player with the chicago cubs and a radio announcer famously devoted to the perennial losers, lost his life on thursday. In my book ron santo was a hofer and by rights should have been elected years ago. Clip of the ron santo book in the springfield library. The only thing missing from the title of this book is. What is the value of an autographed ron santo baseball. Ron gobbled up gold gloves as easily as a twohop ground ball, and allstar appearances became as regular as a day game at wrigley field. Hall of fame cub ron santos kids do him proud call to. The book also features a foreword by ron santo, jr. He began to attract the attention of big league scouts in 1958 as a catcher, and he signed with the cubs in 1959. A collection of stories from the passing of ron santo. This book is about the life of the great ron santo.
Ron santo, ronald edward santo, american baseball player born feb. After ron santos surprise passing last december, good friend and veteran broadcaster pat hughes decided to start writing down the many behindthescenes stories he had about santo. A funny, emotional and true account of the incredible career of a baseball great and fan favorite, ron santo. The book is about people tell about rons life in perspective of other point of view. View ron santo baseball card values based on real selling prices. Page by santo family to promote the legacy of rons life and career. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. Ron santo american baseball player and broadcaster. Ron santo, one of the best third basemen in baseball history who played his entire career in the city of the broad shoulders, mostly for the hapless cubs, was born on february 25, 1940 in seattle, washington. The series was broadcast from january 23, 1975, to may 20, 1982, on abc. You will enjoy the wonderful pictures this book has to offer about the life of ron santo, one of the true cubs and cub fans.
Maintained by find a grave cremated, ashes scattered, who reports a ashes scattered at chicagos wrigley field. This book just talks about how great his life was, and how he got where he did. I remember ron santo playing for the cubs just as i was starting to take an interest in baseball as a kid. Ron santo played 14 years for the cubs and one for the white sox, defining third base play in the 1960s. Becoming a hofer was one of the great dreams of ron santo. Durocher figured, according to fergie jenkins book the 1969 cubs.
In 15 big league seasons, all but one with the cubs, the ninetime all. The inspiring story behind ron santos struggle with diabetesand letting his teammates know the truth. Chicago ap ron santo, one of the greatest players in chicago cubs history and a longtime wgn radio announcer whose devotion to the perennial losers. Santo had both his legs amputated below the knee as a result of his diabetes. Diabetes could lead to blindness, hardening of the arteries and kidney failure, among other things. Regardless of the type of item or when it was signed, look for the following signature features. The signature is written in cursive on an even horizontal plane with a. Official facebook page for hall of famer and chicago cubs legend, ron santo. Chicago ap ron santo, one of the greatest players in chicago cubs history and a longtime wgn radio announcer whose devotion. Randy minkoff one of americas greatest third basemen tells the story of his 17 years in baseball, his daily struggle against nearfatal diabetes, and of the lifelong love affair with the cubs that brought him.
He would wait patiently by his telephone each january. Never before told, behind the scenes stories mixed with humor and fascinating facts, plus a whopping 24 pages of great photos make this book a must read for cubs fans. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Ron santo stands among baseballs alltime great third basemen with both his bat and his glove. Bookperk delivers e book bargains, sneak peeks, special offers, and morestraight to your inbox. The following is an excerpt from chapter 4 of the cooperstown casebook. Ronald edward santo february 25, 1940 december 3, 2010 was an american major league baseball mlb third baseman who played for the chicago cubs from 1960 through 1973 and the chicago white sox in 1974. Byrons 4th music instructional book release date is pending completion. An authentic ron santo signature autograph will exhibit several distinguishing characteristics. Ron santo baseball hall of fame biographies youtube. Neverbeforetold, behindthescenes stories mixed with humor and fascinating facts, plus a whopping 24 pages of great photos make this book a must read for cubs fans. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. Once again the bbwaa and the veterans committee dropped the ball as they continue to do over and over again. The museum of rum and sugar cane santo domingo 2020.
Follow ron santo and explore their bibliography from s ron santo author page. The official byron santo facebook the official byron santo myspace the official byron santo youtube the official byron santo soundcloud. Ron santo was born on sunday, february 25, 1940, in seattle, washington. He was diagnosed with this disease at the age of 18, and was given a life expectancy of 25 years.
To ron santo, the greatest player of the 1960s and the most under rated player of the 1960s. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Ron santo, a star third baseman of the chicago cubs and their longtime broadcaster, who became a revered figure for his exploits on the field and his battle against juvenile diabetes, died friday. Among the crowd assembled for the festivities was scottsdale resident vicki santo, wife of the late baseball great ron santo, also a member of the baseball hall of fame. Jim brosnan a biography of ron santo who has earned a living at the great american pastime as third baseman for the chicago cubs and the chicago white sox. Ron santo, who beat diabetes to become chicago cubs star. Were it not for the fact that the cubs were perennial alsorans and that he was playing the same position in the same era as ken boyer on the cardinals, kens brother cletis on the yankees, and brooks robinson on the orioles, he may have well been thought of as the. This ron santo baseball card checklist includes every known baseball card that ron santo has appeared on, in chronological order. Run expectancy, and leverage index calculations provided by tom tango of, and coauthor of the book. Ron santo cards, rookie, autographed memorabilia guide. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. A baseball card checklist for ron santo that includes every baseball card in our baseball card database.
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