Ron Santo ...The Ultimate Cub | High School Baseball Web

Ryanrod231,000+ posts

Just got news from PG that Mr. Ron Santo passed away after long standing complications from Diabetes. We were just watching Prime 9 at the MLB Network the other day and remembering the best 3rd basemen of the century. Defintiely belongs there and the HALL OF FAME! Our deepest condolences to the Santo Family and Cubs Fans.

12/3/109:15 AM

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gotwood4sale10,000+ posts

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From Illinois...he'll be missed.

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birdman141,000+ posts

Santo was a type 1 diabetic or better known as juvenile diabetes, something I have first hand knowledge. He was diagnosed at age 18. The fact that he was able to play the game at such a high level, at the time, was truly an amazing feat. His ability to monitor his blood sugars was very limited due to a lack of technology, that has since occurred. Today, people can lead normal lives with type 1 diabetes, although careful monitoring of blood sugars must occur. Type 1 diabetes is often confused with the more prevalent type 2, and is very misunderstood.
My sincere condolences, as well, to the Santo family and all Cub fans.

gotwood4sale10,000+ posts

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Good and important information birdman. Thank you.

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GunEmDown101,000+ posts

RIP **10**

The Powe Family

gotwood4sale10,000+ posts

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Ron Santo

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12/3/1010:16 AM

2bagger1,000+ posts

Thx for that gotwood, would be nice on the Illinois site also.

12/3/1010:49 AM

gotwood4sale10,000+ posts

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Done.

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12/3/1011:03 AM

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