Ron Santo: Cubs Third Baseman and Broadcaster Dies at 70

Ron Santo was an American baseball third baseman and broadcaster. Born on February 25, 1940, in Seattle, he was a nine-time All-Star with the Chicago Cubs from 1960 to 1973.

He won five Gold Glove awards and hit 342 home runs. Despite having type 1 diabetes since age 18, he played a long career. After retiring, he became a Cubs radio broadcaster known for his emotional reactions, and he raised millions for diabetes research.

He lost both legs to complications of diabetes. Santo died of complications of bladder cancer in Scottsdale, Arizona, on December 2, 2010, at age 70. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2012.

Achievements: Nine-time All-Star, five Gold Gloves, Hall of Fame (2012).

Birth: February 25, 1940 - Seattle, Washington.

Profession: Baseball player and broadcaster.

Interesting Facts: He raised millions for diabetes research.