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Ron Santo
1940–2010Seattle, WAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Cubs 3B
Biography
Cubs 3B; 9x All-Star; passionate WGN broadcaster; raised $70M+ for juvenile diabetes research. Baseball Hall of Fame; 9x All-Star; raised $70M+ for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Notable For
- Cubs 3B
- 9x All-Star
- passionate WGN broadcaster
- raised $70M+ for juvenile diabetes research
Honors & Recognition
- Baseball Hall of Fame
- 9x All-Star
- raised $70M+ for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ron Santo Italian?
Yes — Ron Santo is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Cubs 3B
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1940–2010
- Birth Place
- Seattle, WA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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