In this documentary, Jeff Santo explores the life and career of his father, Chicago Cub great Ron Santo. At the time of his retirement in 1973, the senior Santo was the only MLB player with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, and the film features aspects of this including his medical amputations. and many interviews, photos, video clips and stories. Contemporary interviewees include actors William Peterson, Bill Murray and Dennis Franz. Great documentary.... (Full plot summary below)
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In this documentary, Jeff Santo explores the life and career of his father, Chicago Cub great Ron Santo. At the time of his retirement in 1973, the senior Santo was the only MLB player with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, and the film features aspects of this including his medical amputations. and many interviews, photos, video clips and stories. Contemporary interviewees include actors William Peterson, Bill Murray and Dennis Franz. Great documentary.
Leave your thoughts about This Old Cub.
| Arkansas Democrat-GazettePhilip Martin...the exclusion of Santo from the HOF is the single biggest injustice ever perpetuated by the voters |
| Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)Linda CookI barely knew who Ron Santo was before I saw this. Now, he's one of my new heroes. |
| Old School ReviewsJohn A. NesbitRon Santo personifies Hemingway's claim that 'Man can be defeated but not destroyed' |
| Groucho ReviewsPeter CanaveseFrom the "labor of love" file...This Old Cub focuses on what Santo means to the Cubs organization and the bleacher bums, and what the team and the fans mean to Santo. |
| San Francisco ChronicleJohn McMurtrieA heartfelt tribute to both the player and the man. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzRon's story goes beyond the world of sports. |
| Chicago TribuneMark CaroWhen a loving son makes a documentary about his father, you can forgive him for laying it on a bit thick - especially when his love for his subject, Ron Santo, is shared by an entire city. |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustThough at times sentimental, the documentary is a terrific character sketch, capturing both the rough edges and the compassion of its subject. |
| Chicago ReaderJ. R. JonesJeff [Santo] said he purposely avoided taking a son's perspective, which leaves him without much perspective at all. |
| Chicago ReaderJ.R. JonesIn a recent "Sun-Times" article Jeff said he purposely avoided taking a son's perspective, which leaves him without much perspective at all. |
