Ron Santo
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
Died
2010
16 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball. Spent 15 seasons with the Cubs, earning nine All-Star selections. After retiring from playing, transitioned into a successful career as a sportscaster, becoming a prominent voice for Cubs radio broadcasts. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012, shortly after passing.
Achieved nine All-Star selections during MLB career
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012
Contributed as a sportscaster for Chicago Cubs
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