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.

1. Born: January 31, 1931
2. Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
3. Made MLB Debut with the Chicago Cubs
4. 11 time all-star
5. Nickname: Mr. Cub
6. Was the Cubs first ever black player
7. 1977: Elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame

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