Ron Santo Signed Chicago Cubs 8x10 Photo (PSA) 9xAll Star 3rd Baseman / H.O.F.

Photo measures 8" x 10" in size and has been hand-signed by Ron Santo (D. 2010, Chicago Cubs, HOF).

Santo died at 12:40 am on December 3, 2010 in a hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona due to complications from bladder cancer and diabetes. Santo had lapsed into a coma on December 1. A funeral mass was celebrated at Holy Name Cathedral on December 10, where Santo's casket was carried in by former teammates Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Randy Hundley, Glenn Beckert, and Billy Williams, draped with the No. 10 flag that flew over Wrigley the day his number was retired. He was eulogized by his longtime broadcast partner Pat Hughes, along with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.  Following the service, the procession paused outside Tribune Tower, home of WGN Radio, before heading north to circle Wrigley Field, starting at third base. Santo was later cremated, and his ashes scattered on the field at the Friendly Confines.

On August 10, 2011, Santo was memorialized and "immortalized" at Wrigley Field with the presentation of a statue in his likeness. The statue is a portrayal of a young Santo playing defense at third base, leaning to his right while throwing a ball.

This autograph is certified by PSA/DNA (Professional Sports Authenticators). It comes with the numbered authentication hologram and QR Code card which can be verified on the PSA website, psacard.com.

On October 23rd, 2023 PSA made an announcement that they will no longer be issuing COA cards to match the holograms. If an item authenticated by PSA does not come with a COA card, it is still considered fully authenticated.