Death of Ron Santo

February 25, 1940 - December 2, 2010
Arizona | Age 70

Chicago Cubs great dies at 70
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RICK GANO, The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Ron Santo's love for the Chicago Cubs stretched from his days as a standout third baseman who one season even jumped and clicked his heels to celebrate victories to the two decades he spent unabashedly pulling for his team as a broadcaster.

As much as his passion for the Cubbies soothed their long-suffering fans, his play and work in the broadcast booth helped him, too, through tough times and serious ailments, including a...

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