Comments on: Petition

By: NoBigDeal

NoBigDeal — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:54:33 +0000

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.

By: Paul Haberman

Paul Haberman — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:38:05 +0000

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.

By: John Cuson

John Cuson — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:49:48 +0000

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.

By: Wineguy71

Wineguy71 — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:10:32 +0000

It is a real shame that he is not in HOF! Shame on the voters.

By: joe burns

joe burns — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:48:03 +0000

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.

By: Susie pleimann

Susie pleimann — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:05:36 +0000

PLEASE, let him in . . . God did!

By: shawn siemsen

shawn siemsen — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:58:08 +0000

one of the best, deserved to be in hall of ame last chance !!! go cubs

By: curt marcucci

curt marcucci — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:21:58 +0000

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

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:54:56 +0000

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.

By: eryk

eryk — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:36:11 +0000

He is a hall of famer, nuff said.