Ron Santo, the one-time third baseman and current broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs baseball team, announced this week that he will cut back on his travel with the team due to health issues, according to an article from the Chicago Sun Times.
Santo developed Type 1 diabetes at the age of 18 and kept it a secret for part of his playing career due to fear it may impact the way people viewed him. He is now dealing with complications associated with the disease, including the amputation of both legs. Recently, he passed out from unexpectedly low blood sugar levels.
Santo, now 70 years old, said he will skip an upcoming a trip to Seattle and will limit his travel to cities in the National League Central next season. However, he will make appearances on the team’s pregame show via telephone.
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