Ron Santo

Sad start to the month with the recent passing of Cubs twice-legend Ron Santo. He was a legend as a player and a legend as a broadcaster, hence the twice-legend status.
Santo belongs in the Hall of Fame without question. He was one of the best third basemen in the 60's with numerous All-Star game appearances and gold gloves. He racked up 342 career homers and 1,331 RBI's while compiling a respectable .277 average. Remember, pre-steroid era as well.
By the way, why didn't Santo have a nickname? If he had one, I've not heard it.
For a long time Phil Mickelson had the title of "Best golfer not to win a major." I would have to give Santo the title of "Best player not in the Hall of Fame."
I hope Santo gets in eventually but it is a damn shame he's no longer living. The baseball writers who vote for the Hall of Fame are too frequently santimonious jerks and by keeping Santo out of the Hall they did a great disservice to the game and to Santo.
Ron Santo, who battled diabetes, was 70 when he passed from bladder cancer. The Cubs and their legion of fans will miss him.