RIP Ron Santo

Ron Santo, a star 3rd baseman of the Chicago Cubs and their longtime broadcaster who grew to become a revered determine for his exploits on the field and his battle in opposition to juvenile diabetes, died Thursday in a hospital in Arizona. He was 70.

The cause was complications of bladder cancer, mentioned WGN Radio, wherever Santo was a Cubs color commentator.

Taking part in for the Chicago Cubs from 1960 to 1973, then to get a ultimate season with all the Chicago White Sox, Santo hit 342 career home runs, won 5 Gold Glove awards for fielding and was named an All-Star 9 times.

Rest in peace Mr. Santo. Mr. Santo produced listening to Cubs games a pleasure. Among the best voices in sports. Cubs games usually are not heading to be precisely the same with out you.

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