Ron Santo is a loved public figure here in Chicago and is an admired baseball player around the world. His career numbers are good enough to put him beside his peers in Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame.
Please sign the petition below and let the 60+ members of the Veteran Committee know that Ron Santo belongs in Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. This form will send an email to all of the members of the Veteran Committee letting them know where you stand.
r.i.p.
c’mon guys, geeezh! vote Ronnie in. He is deserving of a HOF nod, not only in the player’s wing, but in the broadcasters’ as well. Vote Pat Hughes into the broadcasters’ wing while you’re at it. They should be enshrined at the same time. It is only fitting. I’m sure Ronnie will be proud. Cubs legend #10 belongs in the HOF, no ifs, ands or buts
Ron Santo needs to get in. A World Series championship is not a real requirement. One key element is usually was this player the best in his era–that’s a given. The second one, which is probably the most befuddling, is the character aspect. Anyone who can play with adversity, courage, and contributes off the field would be enough to pass. Now, it will have to be done posthumously…
The largest recommendation coming from Mike Krukow in San Francisco…
i have been a life long fan of ron santo, its heartbreaking to know he died without going to the hall of fame!!
I GAVe his heart and soul to the game and has nothing to show for it
please vote ronnie in in the next hof ballot
thanks jim sbicca
The death of Ron Santo is a terrible loss to the Cubs and their fans everywhere. He really seemed to be the heart of the Cubs. The Hall of Fame did such a disservice to Ron by not opening their doors to him. I have thought for many years that players like Joe Morgan and Mike Schmidt have kept Ron out of the Hall of Fame. I, for one, will not ever step foot in the Hall of Fame until Ron Santo is enshrined. For now, Ron is kicking his heels up in heaven. RIP Ron. You will be sorely missed.
Ron Santo is the best player not in the Hall of Fame. He deserves it more than anyone. He was a hall of famer not just on the field, but in every facet life. Do the right thing. Vote him in.
Dear Sirs,
Please award Mr. Santo and his family with the honor he deserves. A Hall of Fame caliber career, a lifelong passion for his sport and his team, and the heart of a true champion and gentlemen.
It’s time.
Please DO THE RIGHT THING, and vote for Ron Santo to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Thank you.
Ron was a hero to many of us growing up with the 1969 Cubs. His statistics speak volumes as to the calibler of ballplayer he was and he is deserving to be a member of the Hall of Fame. It’s ashame that he never lived to have that “special dream realized”. On and off the field he was a “gentleman” in the truse sense of the word. He gave everything he had and then some. I admire his courageous efforts during his playing days and more importantly since. His battle with juvenile diabetes is over, but his light will continue to shine for many generations to come. Whether the HOF chooses to recognize this very talented man or not perhas will not define the player and man he was, but I am convinced that irregarless, God has welcomed Ronnie home and is now in the Best Hall of Fame ever, called Heaven. Ronnie, rest in peace. Heaven has gained another Angel and we were blessed to have you on this earth for 70 years!
It’s sad that Ron Santo couldn’t be enshrined into the Hall of Fame while he was alive. He still deserved to be there, both as a broadcaster and as a baseball player. Is it possible you guys who do the voting can give him a break? Let’s get him in the Hall!!!
It is a shame that he wasn’t inducted into the Hall of Fame while he was alive. He deserves it.
Right this Wrong!!! We miss you Ronnie. R.I.P..
Santo was a legend in chicago. He did more for this sport than many other hofers can say, His stats were good, his announcing was great and memorable. Its about what he did for baseball, not how many hits u had. This guy dedicated his entire life to baseball, and now he dies with regret and remorse because of a stupid election that has let worse players in in the past. Ron Santo is baseball. Ron Santo is a face of baseball that will never be forgotten. Let him in!!!!! and make his family and the fans proud and happy for what he has accomplished in his lifetime with baseball. Its the man, not the numbers!!! Hello???
He belongs in The Hall of Fame RIP Ron.
The fact that Mr. Santo is not in the hall is a complete joke!! Numbers alone get him there, other than Brooks Robinson, hes the best!!! PUT HIM IN!!!!!
Ron belongs in the Hall of Fame. Had he played his entire career in New York, instead of Chicago, he would have been a shoo-in.
The best way for him to get the percentage neede, is to not allow, Joe Morgan and Gay Lord Perry have a ballot, these two jerks have done all they can to keep Ron out. Best thing ESPN did this year was fire Morgan.
Ron Santo belongs in the Hall of Fame long before Sammy Sosa and many others who used Steroids. R.I.P Ron and Go Cubs.
For me CUBS = RON SANTO, always have, always will. No one is more deserving to enter the hall of fame. CUB FANS will not relent until Ronny is in the hall of fame. After all, we are a patient bunch.
Screw the HOF…. Ron Santo’s HOF as he said about Wrigley Field ” This is my Hall of Fame ”
He wasn’t good enough when he was alive so now they can stick it where the sun don’t shine !!
please put Ronnie into the HOF, it’s long overdue, Thank you, Tom (former Cubs fan)
Ro Santo not being voted into the MLB Hall OF fAME is a travesty. There are 3 guys who block Santo being voted in. They are George Brett, Mike Schmidt and Wade Boggs. What do they have in common? They were all 3rd basemen. It has been a personal thing with theses 3 guys. It’s time they vote for Santo on his past performance.and numbers. They should be ashamed of themselves. MLB is just sitting by and not doing anything about this personal vendetta. Mike Shcmidt has openly stated his dislike for Santo. He wasn’t a real leader. sANTO WAS NOT ONLY A GREAT PLAYER BUT A TREMENDOUS LEADER. Vote the guy in.
Ron Santo died never getting to have his rightful time giving his acceptance speech at Cooperstown. It would have been the most heartfelt speech in H.O.F. history. Any posthumous enshrinement is a small, and highly unjust, attempt to right the wrong that is his lack of entrance.
something to think about, ronny played 8 seasons fewer than the “almighty” brooks robinson, yet santo hit 74 more HRs drew 200 more BB and was only about 100 runs short of brooks. Imagine if he had played 8 more seasons….and lets say that he maintains his career average in 5 of those seasons….here is what it would look like. Over 450 HR, 1478 BB, 1518 runs, 485 doubles, 87 triples and 1,776 RBIs, all better than brooks. Santo also hit an extra base hit every 10.52 ABs while robinson did it only every 13.02. And don’t forget Santo did it as a diabetic during an era when very little was known on how to properly live with this ailment……even with diabetes he was still better offensively. What a joke the BBWAA is. I encourage you to look at the following link that shows all HOF 3rd basemen….compare santo’s actual stats and the projected with what you see and you will be even more enraged.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/hof/hofst3b.shtml …….Go Cubs
Ron Santo is the best player not in the Hall of Fame. The numbers he put up consistantly throughout his career and the presence he had in the Cubs’ clubhouse make Santo deserving of the Hall. On top of that, there have been so few people who have ever played baseball that loved it as much as Ron did.
Santo should be in the Hall of Fame. Enough said! He earned it.
I really can’t believe that Ron still is not in the hall of fame. Everyone needs to sign this petition. He deserves to be there and it should have happened when he was here to see it.
Vote Santo in! He’s is a Chicago Icon & a HOF worthy ball player
He is a hall of famer, nuff said.
It’s fantastic that so many Cub fans and foes have “taken the field” in the quest for Ron Santo’s march toward the Hall of Fame;.it’s understandable that Cubs fans would be able to focus on Ron Santo’s accomplishments more than those around the league; initially anyway, Ron was as solid as they came at the plate, on the bases and in the field–in baseball, defense is more than half the game, and there he stood out: a player’s player. His story needs to be told in the Hall, including his feats having been accomplished while suffering from diabetes without the benefit of today’s treatments or fancy pampering are undeniable and heroic. I fear those who initially had not paid attention to Ron may now feel too embarrassed of such a monumental oversight to come forward and make things right. Others I expect are not willing to pay him the tribute he deserves, harboring their own self-doubts regarding how well they may have performed (or not) under such adversity–none of us can, but Ron should not be penalized by others’ insecurities. Chicagoans care about righting a wrong, not dwelling on the past. Of the many memories of Ron, and his fine team mates from that era, his willingness to “go for it” and “never quit” top the list. Although tempting, this treasure should not remain hidden away, confined in Chicago, from the greater part of the baseball world. His play on and off the field can’t be defined statistics, impressive as they are–it’s his story which was/always will be amazing, and is just waiting to burst out and be shared with baseball lovers world wide. Ron was unabashedly a Chicago Cub and a club icon; for this; perhaps he is being punished passive-aggressively for such loyalty which is arguably absent in many baseball cities today. Keeping such a class act and fan favorite out of the Hall is an affront not only to Ron, but to Chicago baseball–as many of those refusing to cast their vote know very well. The continued bobbling of what should be a “routine play” by the Hall and its voters is more than an “E” on the scorecard–it is a disgrace to them, the Hall and the game. We’re in extra innings now, and it’s time for the naysayers to “get off the bench” and “step up to the plate.” Not for Ron, not for Chicago, not for all those for whom he “went to bat” on and off the field; but for baseball. Meet you in the Hall? You bet. I’m in line. Right after Ron. But not before.
He has better stats than some of the guys already in the Hall! That speaks for itself. It’s an injustice to the game for him to not be included
one of the best, deserved to be in hall of ame last chance !!! go cubs
PLEASE, let him in . . . God did!
The hall won’t be complete without Ronnie.
Surely tbey will wake up and enshrine him this time. Shame on tbe morons who have kept him out. Better late than never.
It is a real shame that he is not in HOF! Shame on the voters.
More than a shame, a travesty. One has to wonder what has motivated the various committees that have passed him up over the years, some of which contained contemporaries who could not have carried Ronnie’s, ah, glove.
I am thrilled that Ron Santo made the Hall. I am a life long Mets Fan and I remember Ron Santo very well from the days of the Mets-Cubs rivalry from 1969 and the early 70s. He was a great player, a great competitor and a gentleman. I always admired and respected the way he played. I was very sad to learn of his passing. I and so happy that he belatedly received this honor he so richly deserved.
The Hall of Fame is going to be a better place now with Ron Santo’s plaque on their wall. Too bad they didn’t realize this until after his passing. This is indicative of the political system of baseball. From a clearly statistical standpoint, Santo EARNED his right to be there with the other 3rd basemen in the HOF. There are others with better records, but many with worse. He fits in just fine, but we already knew that. Tragically, it took all of the things Ron did off the field that got him enough consideration to be worthy when he did enough on the field. Baseball, and the world is a better place because of Ron Santo. He brought his passion of the game into so many homes and made a lot of people into baseball fans who wouldn’t be without him; he helped kids with diabetes have hope for themselves by his inspirational words and charitable events. He didn’t do those things to get into the HOF, but because he cared about people and loved the game. None of the other players, sportswriters and owners who dismissed Ron from the HOF can say that of themselves. They should all be ashamed of themselves for having waited this long to induct him and they should be even more ashamed of not giving Ronny his well-earned recognition while he was alive. He loved this game, probably more than all of you do and he did more to make the game better for everyone. I’m happy for the Santo family and everyone who loved Ronny. I’m happy to have watched him play. I’m proud to have worn his #10 on my jersey when I played 3rd base in little league. I’m happy to have met him and hear the same warm man in person as we all heard on the radio and TV. We all get to celebrate a great man today and forever. Today just proves what we all knew about Ronnie, he was great for us all.