Cubs Team Marketing This Old Cub (Baseball)

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This Old Cub is a joyous and tender illustration of one of baseball’s living legends– Chicago Cubs broadcaster, superfan and former third baseman Ron Santo. This grand slam of a sports documentary plays the highlights reel of Santo’s stellar career– the 342 home runs, the five Golden Gloves and the explosive season of ’69 when the Cubs came the closest to a World Series bid in 60 years; it also captures Santo’s inspirational, decades-long struggle with a life-threatening form of diabetes. A classic story of both glory and frailty, This Old Cub faithfully follows Santo as he loses his second leg to Type 1 diabetes but emerges from therapy to become only the third Cub ever to have his number retired. Listen to a star-studded cast of famous baseball fans, including actors Bill Murray and Gary Sinise, as well as iconic Cubs Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins and Billy Williams as they extol Santo’s amazing abilities on the baseball diamond and his status as the Ultimate Cub– brave, optimistic and loyal. Run time: 91 minutes.

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• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For die-hard Cubs fans like myself, it's a must-see., July 19, 2005

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Eric A. Guidice "GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!" (L.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: This Old Cub (DVD)

This film chronicles Ron Santo's battle with diabetes (which has taken both of his legs), and also his quest to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Both storylines use celebrities and baseball players to tell the story of Santo and his impressive career as player and Cubs broadcaster.

But what the film is really about is Santo's undying positive attitude about his health and the Cubs. It's an inspirational story to anyone, and particularly those who have dealt with major health problems.

For die-hard Cubs fans like myself, it's a must-see. For anyone who enjoys documentary films or inspirational stories, This Old Cub is a great pick.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT Film about a GREAT guy!, July 16, 2005

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Richard J. Goldschmidt "Rick Goldschmidt" (Oak Lawn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: This Old Cub (DVD)

I bought mutliple copies of this film last Fall at WRIGLEY and direct from the SANTO site! Jeff Santo (Ron's son)did a wonderful job with this documentary on his Dad! I had the pleasure of meeting RON a few times in recent years and he deserves a film like this and should be in the Hall of Fame. THIS OLD CUB is NOT just for CHICAGO CUBS fans...it's a film for everyone BUT if you like Baseball or know people suffering from Diabetes or suffer from it yourself, you will like the film that much more. GREAT extras on the DVD too!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ron Santo: Cub Forever, September 18, 2007

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Margarine Hype "Spin Doctor" (Cavernous Churn, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This Old Cub (DVD)

Ron Santo should have a special place in every Cub fan's heart. Beyond that, this documentary should remind all bseball fans what the game is really about. Very few players these days exhibit the love of the game more than Ronny. In a day when money rules where players want to play, Santo shows how one man can truly love the city he plays for. This film proves beyond a doubt why Santo belongs in the Hall of Fame. It proves why Santo is the greatest Cub fan in history. It proves that no one bleeds Cubbie blue like Ronny.

Outside of the baseball context, this movie shows the power of the human spirit and a man's will to not only survive, but to inspire others to do the same. The footage of Ron coping with what diabetes has done to him will move even the most stoic person to tears. It is hard not to well up throughout this movie.

An essential for Cub fans, an essential for baseball fans, and a heart-warming story for those who just want to see the power of human will.

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