Ron Santo
has survived the ravages of diabetes — including the loss of parts of both legs — heart ailments, cancer and the burden of watching yet another disappointing Cubs season.
But the 70-year-old embodiment of perseverance has no immediate plans to walk away from the WGN Radio broadcast booth. The Cubs have planned a week of tributes to Santo, beginning with Monday night’s game against the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
“The traveling … that is what really screws up my insulin and my blood sugar,” Santo told us Sunday. “So I am going to try to stay away from some difficult road trips. It’s hard for me because of the fact I am a nervous wreck at home watching the games.”
Sights seen:
Former Bulls star
Scottie Pippen,
recently traded Blackhawks standout
Dustin Byfuglien,
Miami Heat star
Dwyane Wade
and Phoenix Suns All-Star
Steve Nash
and movie director
Ron Howard
were among the celebs attending Saturday night’s Cubs-Sox game.
Word on the street:
Howard, a huge baseball and NBA fan, is in Chicago directing a new comedy titled “What You Don’t Know,” starring
Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Connelly
and
Channing Tatum.
