Thursday, March 15, 2012

Broadcaster Santo a finalist for Hall

After striking out in the past with both writers and his peers,Ron Santo suddenly has two chances to enter the Baseball Hall ofFame.

Already nominated a second time by the veterans committee for theHall's player wing, Santo learned Monday he is one of 10 finalistsfor the Ford C. Frick Award, the Hall's honor for broadcasters.

I couldn't believe it," Santo said from his home in Scottsdale,Ariz. I died. They called, and I said, You're kidding.' These are thefans [voting]. I love it. That's all I care about. It was such athrill."

Santo, who has overcome the loss of both legs …

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