Lakeview in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ron Santo
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
1. Ron Santo Marker
Empathetic voice of the fans on WGN Radio for 21 seasons. Tireless fighter, survivor and champion for those who lived with diabetes. Helped raise more than $60 million for juvenile diabetes research, through which his legacy lives on.
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Chicago's beloved third baseman, belted home runs and gracefully defended the hot corner for 14 seasons at Wrigley Field, plus one final year at Comiskey Park. A nine-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove award winner, he was the grit and the glue of the Cubs lineups of the '60s. Mashed 342 career home runs, eight times belting 25 or more. Tallied 2,254 hits and batted .277 with 1,331 RBI. His courageous fight with diabetes during and after his career served as an inspiration to millions.
National Baseball Hall of Fame plaque inscription
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Ron Santo was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, July 22, 2012.
Ron's uniform number, 10, was retired by the Cubs September 28, 2003.
Erected 2011 by Chicago Cubs.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications
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Location. 41° 56.908′ N, 87° 39.417′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lakeview. It is on North Clark Street 0.1 miles north of Addison Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago IL 60613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ryne Sandberg (here, next to this marker); "Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams (here, next to this marker); Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" (a few steps from this marker); Ferguson Jenkins (a few steps from this marker); Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away); Into the Cubs Archives (about 700 feet away); Harry Caray (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. The statue was unveiled in 2011, the year after Santo's death at the age of 70. It was originally located at the corner of Addison and Sheffield, near the right field
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 17, 2023
2. Ron Santo Marker
Regarding Ron Santo. A Seattle native, Santo became a Chicago legend during his Cubs career, when he was one of the best third basemen of the 1960s and later a beloved color analyst on Cubs' radio broadcasts. Santo's Hall of Fame candidacy was a popular cause for many years after his 15-year career ended in 1974, but he was not elected until after his death, in 2012.
Also see . . .
1. Baseball-Reference: Ron Santo. (Submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. MLB.com: 10 highlights that defined Ron Santo's career. (Submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
3. Ron Santo statue (left side)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
4. Ron Santo statue (right side)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
5. Five Cubs statues in Gallagher Way
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
6. Wrigley Field
The five statues in Gallagher Way can be seen 500 feet in the distance beyond the stadium's famous marquee.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
