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{{Infobox baseball biography<br />
| name = Ron Santo<br />
| image = Ron Santo 1961.jpg<br />
| caption = Santo in 1961<br />
| position = [[Third baseman]]<br />
| bats = Right<br />
| throws = Right<br />
| birth_date = {{birth date|1940|2|25}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Seattle, Washington]]<br />
| death_date = {{death date and age|2010|12|3|1940|2|25}}<br />
| death_place = [[Scottsdale, Arizona]]<br />
| debutleague = MLB<br />
| debutdate = June 26<br />
| debutyear = 1960<br />
| debutteam = [[Chicago Cubs]]<br />
| finalleague = MLB<br />
| finaldate = September 29<br />
| finalyear = 1974<br />
| finalteam = [[Chicago White Sox]]<br />
| statleague = MLB<br />
| stat1label = [[Batting average]]<br />
| stat1value = .277<br />
| stat2label = [[Home run]]<br />
| stat2value = 342<br />
| stat3label = [[Runs batted in]]<br />
| stat3value = 1,331<br />
| teams = <br />
* [[Chicago Cubs]] ({{by|1960}}–{{by|1973}})<br />
* [[Chicago White Sox]] ({{by|1974}})<br />
| highlights = <br />
* 9× [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] (1963–1966, 1968–1969, 1971–1973)<br />
* 5× [[Gold Glove Award]] (1964–1968)<br />
* [[Chicago Cubs#Retired numbers|Chicago Cubs No. 10 retired]]<br />
* [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum|National Baseball Hall of Fame]] (2012)<br />
}}<br />
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'''Ronald Edward Santo''' (February 25, 1940 – December 3, 2010) was an American [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) [[third baseman]] and [[broadcaster]]. He played the majority of his career with the [[Chicago Cubs]] before finishing with the [[Chicago White Sox]]. Santo was a nine-time [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] and a five-time [[Gold Glove Award]] winner. He was inducted into the [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum|National Baseball Hall of Fame]] in 2012.<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Ron Santo was born in [[Seattle, Washington]]. He attended [[Franklin High School (Seattle)|Franklin High School]], where he excelled in both baseball and basketball. After high school, he signed with the [[Chicago Cubs]] as an amateur free agent in 1959.<br />
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== Major League Baseball career ==<br />
Santo made his MLB debut on June 26, 1960, with the [[Chicago Cubs]]. He quickly established himself as one of the premier third basemen in the league. Over his career, he was known for his hitting prowess, defensive skills, and leadership on the field.<br />
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=== Chicago Cubs ===<br />
Santo spent the majority of his career with the [[Chicago Cubs]], playing from 1960 to 1973. During his time with the Cubs, he was selected to nine [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] teams and won five [[Gold Glove Award]]s. He was known for his consistent hitting, finishing his career with a .277 [[batting average]], 342 [[home run]]s, and 1,331 [[runs batted in]].<br />
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=== Chicago White Sox ===<br />
In 1974, Santo was traded to the [[Chicago White Sox]], where he played his final season. He retired from professional baseball after the 1974 season.<br />
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== Broadcasting career ==<br />
After retiring as a player, Santo became a beloved broadcaster for the [[Chicago Cubs]]. He provided color commentary on Cubs radio broadcasts from 1990 until his death in 2010. His passionate and enthusiastic style endeared him to fans and made him a beloved figure in the Cubs community.<br />
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== Health issues ==<br />
Santo battled [[diabetes mellitus type 1|type 1 diabetes]] throughout his life, a condition he was diagnosed with as a teenager. Despite his health challenges, he maintained a successful career in baseball and broadcasting. He became an advocate for diabetes research and raised millions of dollars for the cause.<br />
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== Death and legacy ==<br />
Ron Santo passed away on December 3, 2010, in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], due to complications from bladder cancer and diabetes. In 2012, he was posthumously inducted into the [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum|National Baseball Hall of Fame]] by the Veterans Committee. His number 10 was retired by the [[Chicago Cubs]] in honor of his contributions to the team and the sport.<br />
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== Related pages ==<br />
* [[Chicago Cubs]]<br />
* [[Chicago White Sox]]<br />
* [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum]]<br />
* [[Gold Glove Award]]<br />
* [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game]]<br />
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[[Category:People from Seattle]]<br />
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[[Category:Deaths from bladder cancer]]<br />
[[Category:Major League Baseball players with retired numbers]]<br />
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