Ernie banks

Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs

Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs

“Ernie Banks played w KC Monarchs in Negro Leagues & was the 1st Black player to play for @Cubs. He credited Monarchs manager & Hall of Famer Buck O'Neil for making him a big-leaguer! Here's Mr. Cub's @sabr bio https://t.co/EEx5vkd5MH”

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Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs

Banks, known for his sunny mantra, “Let’s play two,” hit 512 home runs in 19 seasons and won consecutive M.V.P. awards, but he never reached the postseason.

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Anyone who has ever been a Cubs fan knows who Ernie Banks is. The man known as “Mr. Cub” played for the Chicago Cubs from 1953-1971, earned two MVP awards, a Gold Glove, and was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1977. His death yesterday has saddened many across the country who grew […]

Ernie Banks interviewing Roberto Clementè