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This Old Cub (2004)

Starring: Ron Santo, Dennis Farina Director: Jeff Santo Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ron Santo, Dennis Farina, Joe Mantegna, Bill Murray, William Petersen
  • Directors: Jeff Santo
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Grand Canyon Films
  • DVD Release Date: August 2, 2005
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0009WFFTK
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,639 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Director Jeff Santo's This Old Cub is more homage to his father than a documentary. (And it's something of a calling card to baseball's Hall of Fame. It is not just for Chicago Cubs devotees or fans of old-school baseball, of which former third baseman Ron Santo is in a class by himself.) Anyone facing adversity or hardship will be inspired by Santo's moving story. Santo is in the pantheon of great Cubs players: hard-nosed and blue collar. In his 14-year career, he suffered heartbreaking setbacks, including the Cubs' ignominious 1969 collapse, and not yet making it into the Hall of Fame. But his unyielding courage, perseverance, and determination to not let diabetes strike him out far outshine his on-the-field heroics. Santa was diagnosed with diabetes at age 18, and for most of his playing career, he kept it a secret (at one point, he recalls a remarkable at-bat when Santo, seeing triple, somehow managed to hit a grand slam!). As Johnny Bench observes, "No disease could ever defeat him." One stirring scene is quintessential Santo. Now a double amputee, he is seen trying to acclimate himself to his walker. Unsteady on his prosthetic limbs, he stumbles. Jeff, who is working the camera, instinctively reaches out to help him. Ron waves him off. "I'm supposed to be doing this myself," he states. This Old Cub is affectionate, but unflinching. What it lacks in slick production values, it more than makes up in heart. Chicagoans and die-hard Cub fans Bill Murray, Gary Sinise, William Petersen, and Dennis Franz add some star power as they reminisce about the dreaded 1969 season, when it actually seemed like the Cubs would make it to the World Series before being overtaken by the "miracle" New York Mets. While This Old Cub efficiently covers all the bases of Santo's storied career as a player and broadcaster, it is more an uplifting story of a man facing the severest tests of his optimistic attitude (insert your own Cubs joke here). --Donald Liebenson

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This Old Cub is an acclaimed documentary about former nine-time all-star third baseman, broadcaster, and Chicago Cubs legend Ron Santo and his lifelong battle with diabetes. Santo was the first and only major league position player to play professional baseball with Type One diabetes (insulin dependant). He played most of his career without revealing his disease for fear that he would be forced to retire from baseball. At a time when much less was known about how to regulate insulin levels, Santo rarely missed a game—taking injections and eating chocolate bars based on how he felt from moment to moment. This Old Cub captures the spirit of a man and his will to achieve. Santo is the ultimate optimist and therefore the ultimate Cub.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT Film about a GREAT guy!, July 17, 2005
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!
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4 of 5 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
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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ron Santo: Cub Forever, September 18, 2007
By 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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5.0 out of 5 stars This Old Cub
An well-done tribute from son to father. I'm not a Cubs fan, but a baseball fan, and this was a great ride. Recommended for any fan of the game. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ron Santo
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2.0 out of 5 stars Hall of Fame in the hearts of Cub fans
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for All Cub Fans
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not Equal to Santo's Well-earned Legend
Ron Santo was a baseball player's player. Like many of those he played with, he played hard. Like Cincinnati Red Sox great, Pete Rose, he played when hurt, for the love of the... Read more
Published on July 14, 2006 by A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com

5.0 out of 5 stars A great movie for baseball , Ron Santo and Chicago Cubs
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