This autographed 8x10 photo has been personally hand-signed by Ron Santo ("69 Cubs" inscription) of the Chicago Cubs. This autograph is certified by James Spence Authentication (JSA). It comes with the numbered hologram and matching Certificate of Authenticity.Santo died at 12:40 am on December 3, 2010 in a hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona due to complications from bladder cancer and diabetes. Santo had lapsed into a coma on December 1. A funeral mass was celebrated at Holy Name Cathedral on December 10, where Santo's casket was carried in by former teammates Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Randy Hundley, Glenn Beckert, and Billy Williams, draped with the No. 10 flag that flew over Wrigley the day his number was retired. He was eulogized by his longtime broadcast partner Pat Hughes, along with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig. Following the service, the procession paused outside Tribune Tower, home of WGN Radio, before heading north to circle Wrigley Field, starting at third base. Santo was later cremated, and his ashes scattered on the field at the Friendly Confines.On August 10, 2011, Santo was memorialized and "immortalized" at Wrigley Field with the presentation of a statue in his likeness. The statue is a portrayal of a young Santo playing defense at third base, leaning to his right while throwing a ball.The lot / autograph(s) includes an official James Spence Authentication (JSA) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.Authentication: JSA COA