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by Ron Santo (Author), Randy Minkoff (Author) "I had made this drive so many times that I could have done it in my sleep ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Bonus Books Inc; New Ed edition (1 May 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1566250056
  • ISBN-13: 978-1566250054
  • Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.3 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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From near-fatal illness to a stellar baseball career, Santo has forged one of the most intriguing and compelling tales ever told by a ballplayer. Rich with tales from a lost era, loaded with untold stories about the greatest players ever to grace the game, this book will delight not only Cub fans, but baseball fans everywhere, and especially those many fans who live every day with diabetes.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Very few ballplayer autobiographies satisfy - this one, too., 9 Feb 1999
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This review is from: Ron Santo: For Love of Ivy - The Autobiography of Ron Santo (Hardcover)
I love Ron Santo...and although I have a phobia of ballplayer autobiographies, I figured out of respect for the man, and because I thought maybe, just maybe, this one would break the mold of politically correct, sacchrine-sweet memiors typically put out there from the jock-ocracy. I have more respect for him than ever, especially when he chronicles his struggles with diabetes, and the self-diagnosis he must go through every day to monitor his health. This is a must read for Cubs fans, and for people who need another story of a courageous battle against diabetes. Most other target audiences will probably choose to pass on this.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational autobiography of baseball player/broadcaster, 29 Jun 1998
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Excellent autobiography for baseball fans in general and Chicago Cubs fans in particular. Ron Santo was signed by the Cubs in 1958 at the age of 18. Prior to reporting to the Cubs, he learned he had diabetes.

This book tells of playing with baseball greats such as Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ferguson Jenkins, and Leo Durocher. And the 1969 Chicago Cubs.

The book is also inspirational in Santo's perseverance against diabetes and the potential devastating effects of the disease at that time. Santo tested himself and put himself to the limits to control his diabetes.

The book is a very good read and should appeal to any baseball fan. Also, good read for younger players, high school and up, as Santo played the game to its fullest with class, and continues to approach other aspects of life the same.

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