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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. [ 1] .
Position: Third Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg) Born: February 25, 1940 in Seattle, WA. Died: December 2 2010 in Scottsdale, AZ. Buried: Cremated. High School: Debut: (Age 20-122d, 11,739th in major league history) 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB.
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About Ron Santo. He personified the Chicago Cubs for more than 50 years as a player, a broadcaster and an icon. His legend remains vibrant, a living monument to his love for the game. Ron Santo played 14 years for the Cubs and one for the White Sox, defining third base play in the 1960s.
Ron Santo, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Sunday, February 25, 1940, in Seattle, Washington. Santo was 20 years old when he broke into the major leagues on June 26, 1960, with the Chicago Cubs.
Ron Santo Bio. Fullname: Ronald Edward Santo; Born: 2/25/1940 in Seattle, WA; High School: Franklin, Seattle, WA; Debut: 6/26/1960; Hall of Fame: 2012; Died: 12/02/2010
Dec 3, 2010 · 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...
Feb 24, 2024 · Santo racked up numerous fielding milestones in his career, retiring as the NL's record holder at third base for most assists in a season and most double plays in a career. From 1964-68, he picked up five straight Gold Glove Awards for his work at the position.
Dec 3, 2010 · Chicago Cubs third baseman Ron Santo clicks his heels after his ninth-inning sacrifice fly allowed the winning run to score for a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Chicago on June 24,...
Oct 4, 2008 · Nobody epitomizes the plight and the wait-till-next-year optimism of the Chicago Cubs like the emotionally charged color commentator and ex-Cub, Ron Santo.
Sep 2, 2021 · Ron Santo was one of baseball's top third basemen of the 1960s, hitting 342 home runs and winning five Gold Glove Awards during his career. A slugger in his own right, he belted 20 or more homers eleven times during his fifteen-year major league career.
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