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11 quotes by Ron Santo

MLB debut June 26, 1960 for the Chicago Cubs Last MLB appearance September 29, 1974 for the Chicago White Sox Career statistics Batting average .277 Hits 2,254 Home runs 342 Runs batted in 1,331 Teams Chicago Cubs (1960–1973) Chicago White Sox (1974) Career highlights and awards 9× All-Star (1963–1966, 1968, 1969, 1971–1973) 5× Gold Glove Award (1964–1968) Chicago Cubs #10 retired Member of the National Baseball...
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I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 18. I didn't know what it was, so I went to the library and looked it up.

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I'm a Cubbie. I'll always be a Cubbie.

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I believe very strongly - and I never brought this up as a player - but I put up, I feel, Hall of Fame numbers with diabetes. If I didn't have... →

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I think I've inspired a lot of people, and I'm one, if I get a letter and someone's in serious shape, I'll call them. I relate to... →

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We're getting closer. I believe a 5-year-old with diabetes will live long enough to be cured.

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Every player had a roommate for out-of-town games, so I had to slip into the bathroom early each morning and secretly take my insulin injection. I... →

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I'm a Cub fan, and I sit up here and I know when we have a good team, I know when we're struggling, and it affects me just like any other... →

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The last thing I want is to die and then be put into the Hall of Fame. It's not because I won't be there to enjoy it, exactly. It's... →

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The last thing I ever thought would ever happen to me was losing my legs.

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I'm the perfect candidate to be affected by SARS. I'm highly susceptible to infections.

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I've been a Cub all my life. I came up here when I was 20 years old and spent my whole career here in Chicago. I've always been an optimist;... →

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