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Ron Santo (1940-2010) was an American baseball third baseman who spent 14 seasons with the Chicago Cubs and finished his major-league career with the Chicago White Sox. He was a nine-time National League All-Star, won five consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1964 through 1968, and hit 342 home runs. Santo was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012, two years after his death, and is also remembered for his long career as a Cubs radio broadcaster.
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Did Ron Santo really spend 14 seasons with the Cubs?
Yes. Santo played third base for the Chicago Cubs from 1960 through 1973, then spent his final MLB season with the Chicago White Sox in 1974.
When did Ron Santo win his five Gold Glove Awards?
Santo won five consecutive Gold Gloves from 1964 through 1968. The run established him as one of the premier defensive third basemen of the 1960s.
Why is Ron Santo's number 10 important to Cubs fans?
The Cubs retired number 10 in Santo's honor. He played 2,102 games at third base for Chicago and later became a popular Cubs radio broadcaster.
When was Ron Santo inducted into the Hall of Fame?
Santo was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012. He was elected posthumously by the Golden Era Committee after his death in 2010.
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