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This Old Cub
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This Old Cub

2004-08-25 · 86 min · ★ 6.7

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Jeff Santo explores the life and career of his father, Chicago Cub great Ron Santo.

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Jeff Santo
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Ron SantoHimself
Joe MantegnaJoe MantegnaNarrator
Dennis FarinaDennis FarinaHimself
Dennis FranzDennis FranzHimself
Pat HughesPat HughesHimself
Bill MurrayBill MurrayHimself
William L. PetersenWilliam L. PetersenHimself
Gary SiniseGary SiniseHimself

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