Ernie Banks - Wikipedia
Ernest Banks (January 31, 1931 – January 23, 2015), nicknamed " Mr. Cub " and " Mr. Sunshine ", was an American professional baseball player who starred in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs between 1953 and 1971.
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Jan 31, 2011 · Positions: First Baseman and Shortstop. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born: January 31, 1931 in Dallas, TX. Inducted as Player in 1977. (Voted by BBWAA on 321/383 ballots) View Ernie Banks's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Ernie Banks | Biography, Stats, & Facts | Britannica
Ernie Banks (born January 31, 1931, Dallas, Texas, U.S.—died January 23, 2015, Chicago, Illinois) was an American professional baseball player, regarded as one of the finest power hitters in the history of the game. Banks starred for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971.
Ernie Banks Stats, Height, Weight, Research & History - Baseball Almanac
Ernest Banks was a Major League Baseball player who spent his entire 19-year Hall of Fame career with the Chicago Cubs (1953 - 1971). Did you know that Ernie, his nickname, was the first National League player to win consecutive Most Valuable Player Awards (1958 & 1959)?
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Ernie Banks Bio. Fullname: Ernest Banks; Nickname: Mr. Cub; Born: 1/31/1931 in Dallas, TX; High School: Booker T. Washington, Dallas, TX; Debut: 9/17/1953; Hall of Fame: 1977; Died: 1/23/2015
Ernie Banks - Baseball Hall of Fame
A native of Dallas, Texas, 19-year-old Ernie Banks debuted for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues in 1950. After two years in the Army, Banks returned to the Monarchs, who sold his contract to the Chicago Cubs in 1953.
Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at 83 - Associated …
Jan 24, 2015 · CHICAGO (AP) — Ernie Banks, the two-time MVP and Hall of Famer who never lost his boundless enthusiasm for baseball despite years of playing on losing Chicago Cubs teams, died Friday. He was 83. The Cubs announced Banks’ death, but did not provide a cause.
Did you know: Ernie Banks facts and figures - MLB.com
Cubs icon and Hall of Famer Ernie Banks died Friday at age 83. Here are some facts and figures from Mr. Cub's 19-year career and beyond: • Banks became the first player in Cubs history to have his number retired, when his No. 14 was set aside in 1982.
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Jun 4, 2024 · Ernie Banks was a Hall of Fame shortstop and first baseman who played his entire major league career with the Chicago Cubs, delighting Wrigley Field fans with his easy power, steady fielding and cheerful disposition.
Did you know: Ernie Banks facts and figures | Chicago Cubs - MLB.com
Cubs icon and Hall of Famer Ernie Banks died Friday at age 83. Here are some facts and figures from Mr. Cub's 19-year career and beyond: • Banks became the first player in Cubs history to have his number retired, when his No. 14 was set aside in 1982.