Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 The front page of the paper (not the sports section) had a big picture and story about the retirement of Ron Santo's number. Y'all remember when Harold Baines's number was retired, they did the same thing. Oh, wait..... Guess they missed that one. We even gave them two opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Haven't the Cubs only retired like 2 other numbers? Heck, they have a Harry statue outside and nothing for Ernie Banks or other important Cub players. Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Santos a great guy..but I wouldn't ever call him a great announcer, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Haven't the Cubs only retired like 2 other numbers? Heck, they have a Harry statue outside and nothing for Ernie Banks or other important Cub players. Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. Say what you want about his announcing, but 342 Hr's in the 60's and 70's is 500 Hr's at least today. He should be in the HOF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Haven't the Cubs only retired like 2 other numbers? Heck, they have a Harry statue outside and nothing for Ernie Banks or other important Cub players. Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. This should be green right? He makes Harry's last couple of years look vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I was joking. Obviously he was a great player, but he is a lowsy announcer. They respect the lowsy announcers, but not the great players. I still think he would make a great talk show host with Hughes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox1422 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Haven't the Cubs only retired like 2 other numbers? Heck, they have a Harry statue outside and nothing for Ernie Banks or other important Cub players. Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. Say what you want about his announcing, but 342 Hr's in the 60's and 70's is 500 Hr's at least today. He should be in the HOF. :fthecubs What the hell?! Southsider the Cub fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Haven't the Cubs only retired like 2 other numbers? Heck, they have a Harry statue outside and nothing for Ernie Banks or other important Cub players. Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. This should be green right? He makes Harry's last couple of years look vintage. Lord, Harry was pretty bad toward the end there, suddenly infield flies were being called gappers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Haven't the Cubs only retired like 2 other numbers? Heck, they have a Harry statue outside and nothing for Ernie Banks or other important Cub players. Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. Say what you want about his announcing, but 342 Hr's in the 60's and 70's is 500 Hr's at least today. He should be in the HOF. :fthecubs What the hell?! Southsider the Cub fan? :finger What is this, revenge of the ESPN posters? Hey I can respect good numbers. Even if they are from a f***ing Cub. And I'll bet he didn't have to use cork to get them :sosasucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox1422 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Haven't the Cubs only retired like 2 other numbers? Heck, they have a Harry statue outside and nothing for Ernie Banks or other important Cub players. Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. Say what you want about his announcing, but 342 Hr's in the 60's and 70's is 500 Hr's at least today. He should be in the HOF. :fthecubs What the hell?! Southsider the Cub fan? :finger What is this, revenge of the ESPN posters? Hey I can respect good numbers. Even if they are from a f***ing Cub. And I'll bet he didn't have to use cork to get them :sosasucks Southsider, the Cub are taking applications to jump on their bandwagon. go to www.ilovethecub.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. Then I expect we will soon see a Joe Carter statue at Chewing Gum Park??? Santo HAS NO announcing skills - he has yelling skills and bad storytelling skills. Pat Hughes is worth triple his salary for carrying Santo to even halfway professional broadcasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Say what you want about his announcing, but 342 Hr's in the 60's and 70's is 500 Hr's at least today. He should be in the HOF. Then make room for Dick Allen, too - he had more HR than Santo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 I'm with ss2k3. Ron Santo (and yes, Dick Allen) belongs in the HOF. In addition to his HR's he was a multiple time Gold Glove winner and All Star. Add to this the fact that he did it all while battling diabetes. Ron Santo's a HOF'er in my book. Of course, he should go in wearing a Sox cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Haven't the Cubs only retired like 2 other numbers? Heck, they have a Harry statue outside and nothing for Ernie Banks or other important Cub players. Santo's number was retired for his announcing skills, not playing skills. Say what you want about his announcing, but 342 Hr's in the 60's and 70's is 500 Hr's at least today. He should be in the HOF. :fthecubs What the hell?! Southsider the Cub fan? :finger What is this, revenge of the ESPN posters? Hey I can respect good numbers. Even if they are from a f***ing Cub. And I'll bet he didn't have to use cork to get them :sosasucks Southsider, the Cub are taking applications to jump on their bandwagon. go to www.ilovethecub.com Heck the Cubs bandwagon is more crowded than the Ryan at Friday rush hour... Besides :fthecubs :dips*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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