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Ernie Banks is a retired all-star first baseman and shortstop that played for the Chicago Cubs. Banks spent his entire career with the cubs and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. He was the first player in the Cubs organization to have his number (14) retired. Ernie Banks was known for having a pure love of baseball which he expressed through a catchphrase, "It's a beautiful day for a ballgame... Let's play two!" Banks remains one of the most popular baseball players in the history of Chicago sports, constantly promoting the Cubs and Wrigley Field.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: January 31, 1931
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
- Made MLB Debut with the Chicago Cubs
- 11 time all-star
- Nickname: Mr. Cub
- Was the Cubs first ever black player
- 1977: Elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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Ernie Banks Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Cubs
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 180 lb
- Rookie Year: 1954
- Retired: 1971
Ernie Banks Timeline
- January 13, 1931: Born
- 1950: Played with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League
- 1953: Signed by the Chicago Cubs
- 1953: Made MLB Debut
- 1955-1962: Played in 8 straight All-Star games
- 1958-59: Named: National League MVP
- 1960: Named Gold Glove award winner
- 1969: Played in the last of his 11 All-Star games
- 1971: Released by the Chicago Cubs
- 1977: Elected to the Hall of Fame
- 1982: His uniform number 14 became the first to be retired by the Cubs
- 1998: Named one of The Sporting News list of Baseball's Greatest Players
- 2006: Shows interest in purchasing the Chicago Cubs
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Ernie Banks was just behind me in the security line at O'Hare. ERNIE BANKS people!!
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Ernie's on Banks with the man...food, then darts.
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You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If u are not happy in one place, chances are u won't be happy anyplace. By Ernie Banks
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Let's play two -Ernie Banks #quote
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You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace.” Ernie Banks
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