The Cubs honor Ron Santo for his 50 years in baseball. The former third baseman and current WGN radio analyst receives a white flag with “Santo 50” printed in the team’s colors that is autographed by the players, a photo of the Wrigley Field marquee with the message, “Thank you Ron for 50 great years”, and the seventy year-old will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch as well as sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch.

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On June 28, 2010 — The Cubs honor Ron Santo for his 50 years in baseball. The former third baseman and current WGN radio analyst receives a white flag with “Santo 50” printed in the team’s colors that is autographed by the players, a photo of the Wrigley Field marquee with the message, “Thank you Ron for 50 great years”, and the seventy year-old will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch as well as sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch.

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