Ron Santo, true Chicago sports royalty

Dr. Matt Boente MD’s impressive career is something to behold. He served on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) cervix and endometrial cancer screening task force and wrote a SPORE grant to the NIH to study ovarian cancer, one of the most prestigious of its kind. These are some of Dr. Boente’s sterling achievements.

However, even with his incredibly busy schedule Dr. Matt Boente MD still manages to keep things well-balanced, indulging himself in his favorite hobby – following the Chicago Cubs – whenever he has the chance. And from time to time, he even shares some informational tidbits to readers of his blogs and fellow Cubs fans.

Take today’s blog, for example. Dr. Boente pays tribute to true Chicago sports royalty as he introduces young and new Cubs fans to one of the franchise’s greatest – Ron Santo.

Passing away a decade ago has not diminished the love Chicago has had for its favorite third baseman of all-time. Ron Santo was a 13-year veteran, playing for the Cubs from 1960 to 1973 and spending a year with the organization’s cross-city rivals, the White Sox. He is part of the Cubs All-Century team, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and every greatest Cubs list ever made.

A nine-time All-Star, Santo led the National League in triples once, in walks four times, and in on-base percentage twice. He is also the only third baseman in Major League history with a 90+ RBI in 8 straight seasons.

Santo’s list of accomplishments goes on and on, and Dr. Matt Boente MD has nothing but respect for this legend of Chicago. Dr. Boente encourages everyone to learn more about the rich history of the Cubs and its many heroic figures.

Dr. Matt Boente MD has a passion for the multiple facets of medicine. He is also a big fan of the Chicago Cubs. For similar reads, visit this page.