Sad day for Cubs fans.
Rest in peace, Mr. Cub.
CBS Sports - Hall of Famer and Cubs Legend Ernie Banks has died.
Rest in peace, Mr. Cub.
"Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks dies at age 83.
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Ace Boobtoucher
Founder and Captain of the Douchepatrol
I knew today was going to suck.
So long, Ernie Banks. We hardly knew ye.
So long, Ernie Banks. We hardly knew ye.
R.I.P Ernie :crying:
Ace Bandage
The one and only.
He was the best player in franchise history and an ambassador for the game. There's a great video on the Cubs website that details his life and career in the MLB.
Let's play two. RIP, #14.
Let's play two. RIP, #14.
They don't make baseball players like that anymore. RIP Ernie.
R.I.P. Mr. Cub
Note: During his career, Banks hit 512 home runs, 277 of which came at shortstop. That still stands as the most in the National League for a shortstop. He hit .274 and drove in 1,636 runs. Banks also became the first African American to manage a major league team on May 8th of 1973 when he took over for the ejected Whitey Lockman. He was also the first player in Cubs history to have his number retired and was voted to Major League Baseball's All-Century Team in 1999. He was the first Cub to be honored with a statue at Wrigley Field in 2008.
Note: During his career, Banks hit 512 home runs, 277 of which came at shortstop. That still stands as the most in the National League for a shortstop. He hit .274 and drove in 1,636 runs. Banks also became the first African American to manage a major league team on May 8th of 1973 when he took over for the ejected Whitey Lockman. He was also the first player in Cubs history to have his number retired and was voted to Major League Baseball's All-Century Team in 1999. He was the first Cub to be honored with a statue at Wrigley Field in 2008.
John_8581
FreeOnes Lifetime Member
All the great Cubs are passing away. First it was Ron Santo. Now Ernie Banks.
Rest in Peace Mr. Banks :angels:
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Rest in Peace Mr. Banks :angels:
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