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‘Bae Cutler’ strikes again, this time with ‘Saint Ron Santo’

By  Matt Schwerha
   
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SAINT RON SANTO

An artist known as “Bae Cutler” has gained attention over the last year or so by putting up street art and shrines on the streets of Chicago.

Bae Cutler Gives Us Smokin’ Bae CutlerIn addition to the above Ron Santo piece, Bae Cutler has given us takes on Derrick Rose, Jay Cutler and more.

Unfortunately for Cubs fans, “Saint Santo” wasn’t able to stop the New York Mets from stomping the team from Chicago in the National League Championship Series.

Derrick Rose shrine pops up on Chicago streets

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