Ron Santo has passed away at the age of 70 due to complications from bladder cancer

Ron Santo has passed away at the age of 70 due to complications from bladder cancer

WGN's Rob Hart

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RIP, Ron. Thanks for the entertainment.

"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin

by davidalanu on Dec 3, 2010 4:48 AM CST reply actions

RIP to the Cubs biggest fan

by SIUCubs on Dec 3, 2010 4:54 AM CST reply actions

I feel like crying... I loved the man.

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Dec 3, 2010 4:54 AM CST reply actions

It's OK. I am.

We're out of glue.

by katie casey on Dec 3, 2010 5:19 AM CST up reply actions

Still crying...

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Dec 3, 2010 5:52 AM CST up reply actions

Just got woken up

Husband just woke me up. I’m in shock.

Formerly known as cubstoseriesby100. Thanks Al for letting me change my outdated screenname.

by puckishcubsfan on Dec 3, 2010 4:59 AM CST reply actions

Few people went through adversity with a better attitude

All the health issues, plus the personal tragedies that he faced when he was younger and he always seemed to be positive.

by Shanghai Badger on Dec 3, 2010 5:13 AM CST reply actions

Greatest man to put on the uniform

He will be sorely missed, Cubs games will never be the same

by cubbykevin on Dec 3, 2010 5:17 AM CST reply actions

I am at a loss for words right now.

I truly love and admire him. May he find peace. My thoughts and prayers go out his family and all of the lives he touched.

We're out of glue.

by katie casey on Dec 3, 2010 5:18 AM CST reply actions

This is truly sad news.

Life is too damned short.

by MN exile on Dec 3, 2010 5:21 AM CST reply actions

This just makes me sick...

We’ll miss you Ron. You were a hell of a ballplayer, but an even better man. RIP.

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural."
-Harry Caray

by El Nipperoo 23 on Dec 3, 2010 5:33 AM CST reply actions

RIP Ron

What a man. I am devastated. Things will never be the same.

And so it goes.

by Luigi on Dec 3, 2010 5:33 AM CST reply actions

Woke up watching Mike & Mike and heard the news

RIP Ronnie. I loved you as a Cub and as a man. You truly bled Cubbie Blue. I will miss you.

"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse

by BigJohnAZ on Dec 3, 2010 5:51 AM CST reply actions

RIP Ronnie

Cubs games just won’t be the same without Ron! What a great ambassador for the sport of baseball. So grateful I had the chance to meet him some years back – great man! You will be missed Ron!

"Don't give up...don't ever give up." - Jim Valvano

by augie90 on Dec 3, 2010 5:51 AM CST reply actions

I had not heard any news yesterday but I hadn’t read anything that he was in a coma until I read the news a few minutes ago. Even though you knew this day was coming reasonably soon with all of his health challenges, it was still a shock.

It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??

by Invalid User on Dec 3, 2010 5:52 AM CST reply actions

Ron Santo, a cubs legend.

Radio broadcasts will never be the same without is unending enthusiasm. While some here disliked the job he did, he truly was the ultimate Cubs fan and for that he will be missed nearly.

As for the hall of fame, it is quite a shame that the process to get in is corrupt and run by idiots. Although he still needs to be inducted, nevertheless, it barely matters now as he will never know.

I’m waiting for Pat Hughes to come on WGN or make a statement soon…that was possibly one of the greatest broadcast combos of all time.

by mdcubsfan on Dec 3, 2010 5:58 AM CST reply actions

Just heard it on Dwyer and Michaels

I am still completely shocked. Everytime I heard the guy’s voice he put a smile on my face. I am glad I got to meet him on June 17 of this year, it was brief, but it was priceless. A memory that has just skyrocketed to the top of my “priceless memories library”. It is the saddest day since Harry Caray’s passing. Somewhere up above, Ron is clicking his heels to a Cubs win.
We love you Ron Santo. You were the heart and soul of the entire Cubs family. You are a legend to us and for that, your spirit will never die here. Rest in Peace Ron Santo.

Jack Brickhouse: "Hey! Hey!"
Harry Caray: "Holy Cow!"
Vince Lloyd: "The Chicago Cubs are on the Air!"
Len Casper: "Oh Baby!"
Bob Brenly: "Give it to a Kid!"
Ron Santo: "YES!", "All Right!, let's do it!", "Oh No!", "Oh jeez come on!" AND...
"This Is The Year!"

by #1 iowan cubs fan on Dec 3, 2010 6:03 AM CST reply actions

Wow.

So sad. RIP Ron. So sorry you never got to see a world series on the north side

by Dcr18 on Dec 3, 2010 6:12 AM CST via mobile reply actions

I woke up to this sad news.

My thoughts are on the front page.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Dec 3, 2010 6:14 AM CST reply actions

Ronnie led by example

Even after Ron Santo hung up the spikes he helped who he could . He was just a plain guy after all . He could relate to the fans and neighbors but his love of the Cubs was deep .RIP Ronnie .

by cubs north on Dec 3, 2010 3:00 PM CST reply actions