Hall of fame cub ron santos kids do him proud call to the. This old cub is narrated by joe mantegna and features many stars that grew up cub fans and idolizing ron santo. An acclaimed documentary feature about former allstar third baseman, broadcaster and chicago cubs legend ron santo and his lifelong battle with diabetes. Jeff santo, kevin alexander heard, tim comstock, jeff santo. The sixfoottall third baseman made his debut with the cubs in 1960 and played with chicagos north side team for 14 season before winding. Jeff santo made the film about his father, ron, the former cubs star third baseman and broadcaster who has delighted fans throughout his long history with the. After years of futility, the cubs suddenly had two young kids that brought bright futures to the game, danny murphy and ron santo, both 20 years old. Ron santo, one of the best third basemen in baseball history who played his entire career in the city of the broad shoulders, mostly for the hapless cubs, was born on february 25, 1940 in seattle, washington. This old cub is a documentary about ron santos remarkable life and career, not only examining his years as a player and broadcaster, but his longtime struggle with the disease that has cost him a. This is the story of ron santo and his lifelong battle with diabetes. As a third baseman for the chicago cubs, santo played 14 seasons 1960. This old cub is a documentary about ron santos remarkable life and. This old cub dvd film threat your independent movie. Career statistics and player information from baseballreference, or fangraphs this old cub the inspiring story of chicago legend ron santo, documentary by rons son jeff santo.
Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family ronald edward santo february 25, 1940 december 3, 2010 was an american third baseman in major league baseball who played from 1960 to 1974, all but the last year with the chicago cubs. Hall of fame cub ron santos kids do him proud call to. It follows santo, now a cub broadcaster, through a rough time in his life when he had his second leg amputated as a. February 3, 2005 this is a heartfelt documentary of beloved excub baseball player ron santo. This film best described as a documentary is the story of ron santo, one of the best third basemen to ever play the game of baseball and the passionate radio commentator for the chicago cubs. An homage to ron santo, the chicago cubs third baseman from 1960 through 1973. This old cub is an acclaimed documentary about former ninetime allstar third baseman, broadcaster, and chicago cubs legend ron santo and his lifelong battle with diabetes. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. This old cub dvd 2004 the inspiring story of chicago. Jeff santo explores the life and career of his father, chicago cub great ron santo. Aug 15, 2016 theres plenty of fight left in this old cub.
After 4 years with the cubs, kris bryant still needs a few more productive years with the team to deserve a comparison with santo. Released in 2004, i finally sat down to watch it, as a part of me trying to get some kind of baseball intake during this corona virus delay. This old cub is a documentary about ron santo s remarkable life and career, not only examining his years as a player and broadcaster, but his longtime struggle with the disease that has cost him a leg but has failed to break his spirit, and the crusade by fans and admirers to see santo inducted into the baseball hall of fame. This old cub is a documentary film which was released in 2004. This old cub is a biographical movie about ron santo, the late, great third baseman of the chicago cubs.
The film is centered on former chicago cubs third baseman ron santo and both his playing days and his battle. Ron santo was third baseman for the chicago cubs from 196073, pulling in 342 home runs and winning the gold glove five times between 64 and 68. After 4 years with the cubs, kris bryant still needs a few more productive years with the team to deserve a comparison with santo his total career war after the 2018 season is 23. This old cub is a documentary about ron santo s remarkable life and career, not only examining his years as a player and broadcaster, but his longtime struggle with the disease that has cost him a. A history of the sports reference sponsorship system. And while there was some of that, this old cub has plenty of fun moments about cubs history, which for any baseball nut read. Written, directed and produced by his son,jeff, it is a documentary about the daily struggles that ron went through in his lifetime to overcome diabetes and become a major league baseball player for the chicago cubs. Dec 20, 2004 ron santo was third baseman for the chicago cubs from 196073, pulling in 342 home runs and winning the gold glove five times between 64 and 68. It is often mentioned during cub game broadcasts by pat hughes, who was santo s partner in the wgn radio booth. It is often mentioned during cub game broadcasts by pat hughes, who was santos partner in the wgn radio booth. Santo was the first and only major league position player to play. Dec 03, 2010 former chicago cub third baseman ron santo is joined by former teammates ernie banks l and billy williams r during a retirement ceremony for santo s uniform number 10 before a game against the. The main subjects of the film are rons lifelong battle with type 1 diabetes which has cost him both of his legs, his desire to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame, and his overall obsession with the cubs. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership.
Ron santo, dennis franz, joe mantegna, william petersen, gary sinise. Former chicago cub third baseman ron santo is joined by former teammates ernie banks l and billy williams r during a retirement ceremony for. A portion of all proceeds from the release of the movie willwas be donated to the juvenile. Buy the movie at the theatrical trailer for the documentary about chicago cubs third basemen ron santo. This documentary profiles former allstar third baseman, broadcaster and chicago cubs legend ron santo and his lifelong battle with.
Ron santo, who became synonymous with the cubs during a halfcentury association with them as a ninetime allstar third baseman and longtime color commentator, died in arizona on dec. He began to attract the attention of big league scouts in 1958 as a catcher, and he signed with the cubs in 1959. This old cub the inspiring story of chicago legend ron santo. Released february 22nd, 2004, this old cub stars ron santo, dennis franz, joe mantegna, william petersen the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 26 min, and received a score of 53 out of 100 on.
Ron santo, who beat diabetes to become chicago cubs star. This old cub 2004 stream and watch online moviefone. Jan 06, 2006 if you have not seen this old cub and you are a fan of ron santo, i suggest ordering it as soon as possible. Own a piece of history with this chicago cubs ron santo autographed this old cub dvd. The main focus of this old cub is on what wasnt revealed about him at that time, a secret he kept close to him for years, for fear of losing the chance to play the game he loved most. The only cub third baseman that is anywhere near this number is stan hack, who has 55. To ron santo, the greatest player of the 1960s and the most under rated player of the 1960s. This old cub heartfelt ron santo biopic by robert roten, film critic. Plus, watch over 4,500 free movies on vudu movies on us.
About ron santo, the first major league baseball player to play with type 1 diabetes, 9 time all star, 5 golden glove. Page by santo family to promote the legacy of rons life and career. On a baseball team not often cited for its great players, ron santo was a hero and a legend. This old cub is a documentary about ron santos remarkable life and career, not only examining his years as a player and broadcaster, but his longtime struggle with the disease that has cost him a leg but has failed to break his spirit, and the crusade by fans and admirers to see. The film was written, coproduced, and directed by santos son jeff. Chicago cubs ron santo autographed this old cub dvd. This old cub 2004 jeff santo synopsis, characteristics. This old cub captures the spirit of a man and his will to achieve, a player and broadcaster who yearned for a world series championship and longed for his acceptance into baseballs hall of fame.
This old cub focuses on what santo means to the cubs organization and the bleacher bums, and what the team and the fans mean to santo. Official facebook page for hall of famer and chicago cubs legend, ron santo. The film is centered on former chicago cubs third baseman ron. A longtime cubs favorite both as a 3b and announcer. It follows santo, now a cub broadcaster, through a rough time in his life when he had his second leg amputated as a result of diabetes.
With ron santo, dennis farina, dennis franz, pat hughes. I will work to insure you are happy with the end result. Ron santo, dennis farina, dennis franz, pat hughes. For his career, the ninetime allstar won five gold gloves for his defense and finished with 342 homers and 1,331 rbi, which clearly place him among the best to ever play the position. As a third baseman for the chicago cubs, santo played 14 seasons 1960 through 1974, made the allstar team nine times, earned five gold gloves, and in 1965 became the teams youngest ever captain. This old cub, the poignant documentary about ron santos remarkable life and career is being rereleased tuesday with an new, updated ending capturing the endearing cubs legacy. This is a tremendous film that brings santos struggles with diabetes to life.
February 3, 2005 this is a heartfelt documentary of beloved ex cub baseball player ron santo. Ron santo retains a positive attitude while living with diabetes and pursuing careers as a ballplayer and broadcaster. Ron santo played 14 years for the cubs and one for the white sox, defining third base play in the 1960s. Considering this was directed by ron santos son, it could have been far worsei expected sentimental tripe about rons battle with diabetes, and how hed defeated all odds. This dvd was signed by the late ron santo at a private signing. Growing up in chicago, ron santo was my favorite baseball player. This old cub ron santo documentary rereleased with new. The film was written, coproduced, and directed by santo s son jeff. The film is centered on former chicago cubs third baseman ron santo and both his playing days and his battle against diabetes. If you have not seen this old cub and you are a fan of ron santo, i suggest ordering it as soon as possible. Santo was the first and only major league position player to play professional baseball with type one diabetes insulin dependant. Aug 16, 2016 this old cub, the poignant documentary about ron santo s remarkable life and career is being rereleased tuesday with an new, updated ending capturing the endearing cub s legacy. This old cub dvd film threat your independent movie guide. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app.
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