Somewhere up in heaven there probably will be a Saturday doubleheader for Mr. Cub Ernie Banks, who loved baseball so much that he famously would proclaim, "Let's play two!" One of the most beloved players in baseball history, Banks passed away on CHICAGO – The widow of Ernie Banks will address the media today, where … Read more
“Words cannot express how important Ernie Banks will always be to the Chicago Cubs, the city of Chicago and Major League Baseball. He was one of the greatest players of all time,” Tom Ricketts, chairman of the Cubs, said in a statement. “He was a “Words cannot express how important Ernie Banks will always be … Read more
Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks has died, according to a family attorney. He was 83 years old. Known for his fun-loving, positive attitude, "Mr. Cub" broke into Major League Baseball for the Cubs Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks has died, according to a family attorney. … Read more
Photo Gallery. View Gallery (11 images) Inline Inline Inline. CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks died Friday at the age of 83 years old. Here's a look at some photos of him from his career. 41.878114 -87.629798 Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks died at the age of 83 Friday night, and many fans and … Read more
Ernie Banks, the greatest power-hitting shortstop of the 20th century and an unconquerable optimist whose sunny disposition never dimmed in 19 seasons with the perennially stumbling Chicago Cubs, died Friday. He was 83. His death was announced on CHICAGO — Legendary Chicago Cubs player Ernie Banks died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Friday. He was 83 … Read more
CHICAGO — Cubs legend Ernie Banks has died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, according to a Cubs source. “Mr. Cub” was 83 years old. Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts released the following statement Friday “Words cannot express how important Ernie Banks will always be to the Chicago Cubs, the city of Chicago and Major League … Read more