Tag Archives: Ron Santo

Ron Santo Makes the Hall

Posted on December 21, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Several weeks ago the Veterans Committee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that Ron Santo, the click-of-the-heels, laser-throwing, and clutch-hitting third baseman for the vintage Chicago Cubs (1960–70) had been inducted. This announcement came nearly a year to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ron Santo Statue Unveiled

Posted on August 18, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Ron Santo’s statue has been unveiled at Wrigley Field. From the Chicago Tribune: “He clicked his heels in joy as a player during the memorable 1969 season, moaned in misery as an announcer during the forgettable 2009 season, campaigned for … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Players and Officials We’d Like to See in the Hall of Fame

Posted on July 30, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Here comes a bakers-dozen-plus-one list (additionally, two not quite on the shortlist, but who ought to be considered) of figures I (Evander) would like to see in The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Let the barroom brawl begin. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

“Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you.” Every time I (William Van Ornum) hear this line from Simon and Garfunkel I think of a different interpretation. Maybe it’s about lost athletic style and … Continue reading →

Posted in Yankees | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment