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Ernie Banks, also known as "Mr. Cub," was a legendary baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1953-1971. He was born on January 31, 1931 in Dallas, Texas and began his baseball career playing for the Kansas City Monarchs, a Negro League team. In 1953, Banks was signed by the Chicago Cubs' organization where he started off playing shortstop. More about Ernie Banks
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Off the field, Banks was known for his infectious personality and his signature catchphrase, "Let's play two!" which he famously used to express his love for doubleheaders. He was active in the Chicago community, particularly in youth baseball programs, and was a beloved figure in the city. Banks passed away on January 23, 2015 at the age of 83, but his impact on the game of baseball and on the city of Chicago will never be forgotten. Read even more about Ernie Banks at Wikipedia
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The most expensive item with a signature of Ernie Banks (1965-68 Ernie Banks Game Used and Signed H+B S2 Model Bat Used to Hit ... Lot 1) was sold in July 2015 for $30000.00 while the cheapest item (2021 Topps Chrome Baseball Card Autographed By Ernie Banks) found a new owner for $0.99 in September 2022. The month with the most items sold (63) was January 2022 with an average selling price of $76.00 for an autographed item of Ernie Banks. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2018 with $149.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $7.87 was April 2013. In average, an autographed item from Ernie Banks is worth $41.00.
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Latest News about Ernie Banks
Babe Ruth: From shirt maker to Medal of Freedom winner - Personal Liberty® (12/07/18): To hear Babe Ruth tell his story, he was the best shirt maker that the St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys ever had. Ruth’s parents, very poor, petitioned the Baltimore … 
Georgiann Potts: ‘Tis the Season (12/07/18): Writer’s Note: Those of you who have been reading these columns realize that I am a self-confessed “football-aholic” (see “Hope Springs Eternal — aka It’s Football Season!” in the September
Denver Sports Omelette: Remembering when George H.W. Bush played for the Denver (12/05/18): Alright baseball fans, we are going back into the archives to talk about the Denver Bears and a special player they had back in 1984: George H.W. Bush.
Cubs pay tribute to Ernie Banks at unfinished bleachers (04/05/15): By Jessica Kleinschmidt. It’s finally baseball season, which means everybody is putting the last minute touches on constructing the perfect field. Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is in the midst of renovating not only their team, but their bleachers as well.
Cubs hold Opening Night moment of silence for Ernie Banks, Oscar Taveras (04/05/15): The Chicago Cubs held moments of silence ahead of their Opening Night game against the St. Louis Cardinals to honor Cubs legend Ernie Banks and former Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras.
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Cubs Will Use This Ernie Banks Tarp To Hide Their Unfinished Bleachers (04/2015): Good morning. pic.twitter.com/0lOP4torKR — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 5, 2015 Read more...
Judge rules Ernie Banks' will is valid (03/2015): A Cook County judge confirmed Tuesday that Ernie Banks understood exactly what he was doing when he signed his final will.
Caregiver: Ernie Banks had only $16,000 in assets when he died (02/2015): Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks had just $16,000 in assets when he died last month, a lawyer for his caregiver said in court Tuesday.
Cubs legend Ernie Banks memorialized, remembered for unwavering optimism (01/2015): Fans and friends paid tribute to legendary Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks on Saturday, recalling how he helped break baseball's color barrier during a Hall of Fame career in which he won over his teammates and an entire city with the unwavering optimism he brought to the game and life.
Wrigley 100 August 22: Ernie Banks #14 Retired (08/2014): On this day in 1982, Ernie Banks’ number 14 became the first retired number in Chicago Cubs history. Banks was honored in a pre game ceremony at Wrigley Field and his remarks were as gracious as they had been at Ernie Banks Day on the same field 18 years before. ”I want to thank the […]
Ernie Banks gets Sports Illustrated cover treatment (07/2014): Cubs’ Hall of Famer Ernie Banks gets the cover treatment in this week’s Sports Illustrated in the magazine’s annual “Where Are they Now” edition.
Ernie Banks seeking to reunite Sammy Sosa, Cubs (04/2014): Ernie Banks, who was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom last year, remains intent on bringing individuals and groups together: "Mr. Cub" says he is focused on facilitating a reconciliation between estranged former slugger Sammy Sosa and the team.
Cubs legend Ernie Banks will speak at Lipscomb event (03/2014): Lipscomb has hit another home run in its mission to bring in high-profile interesting guest speakers for its Don Meyer Evening of Excellence by securing legendary Chicago Cub Ernie Banks for this year's event.
"Mr. Cub" goes to Washington: The legendary Ernie Banks talks baseball, politics (12/2013): The former professional baseball player was skeptical that Obama could win presidency.
Extra Extra: Oprah, Ernie Banks Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom (11/2013): Banks left his "Mr. Cub" hat at home. [ more › ]
Eddie Vedder Talks Cubs, the World Series and Giving His Boyhood Mitt to Ernie B (10/2013): It's no secret that Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder is a lifelong baseball fan, and when the singer recently spoke to Billboard for a PJ cover story...
Cubs Honor Ernie Banks For Receiving Presidential Medal (08/2013): Thousands of fans, and the family that owns the Cubs honored Ernie Banks Tuesday night at Wrigley. CBS 2's Mike Parker was there.
Pearl Jam and Ernie Banks – let’s play UNTIL 2! (07/2013): Johnny talks about Friday night’s Pearl Jam concert at Wrigley Field. The rain-delayed show ran until 2 AM and Cubs legend Ernie Banks joined Eddie Vedder on stage. …
As Ernie Banks said, "Let's watch two!" (05/2013): I've paraphrased the former Chicago Cub great a little, but that's my mantra for today as I will be seeing two games in the MIAA Division 1-South softball tournament.
Newark Acquires Pitcher Jorge Vasquez, INF Ernie Banks, Jr. (04/2013): The Newark Bears have announced the additions of pitcher Jorge Vasquez and infielder Ernie Banks, Jr. to its 2013 Spring Training roster.
Hall of Famers Ernie Banks and Richard Dent support gay marriage in Illinois (03/2013): Two Hall of Fame athletes signed a letter supporting a gay marriage bill on its way to the Illinois House.
Comedian Bill Murray, Ernie Banks Join Fun At Ryder Cup (09/2012): More big name entertainers and sports figures will appear at upcoming events promoting the Ryder Cup golf tournament in West suburban Medinah that will be held Sept. 25-30. One of the key pre-tourney events will be occurring at the Akoo Theatre in Rosemont.
Someone must defend Ernie Banks (02/2012): Sometime about the middle of Tuesday’s Ohio Valley Conference baseball preseason teleconference, the realization hit me like a foul ball when I wasn’t looking.
The Rehabilitation Foundation of IPMR announces Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, will be 20 (01/2012): 2012 will see Chicago Cubs legendary player, Ernie Banks coming to Peoria as the IPMR Legend at the Ballpark. One of the most well known and admired baseball stars of all time, Banks will the guest of honor during the Legend event on June 9, 2012.
Ernie Banks Statue Repaired at Bradley University (11/2011): PEORIA- It usually stands at Wrigley Field in Chicago. But today the statue of a legendary cubs baseball icon made its way to Peoria.
Ernie Banks to get civil-rights award (03/2011): Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks will be honored with a prestigious Beacon of Life Award on May 14, the weekend of the Civil Rights Game between the Phillies and Braves in Atlanta.
Even at 80, there's still nobody like Ernie Banks (01/2011): Ernie Banks, forever young in the hearts and minds of longtime Cubs fans, turned 80 years old Monday. Normally this would be depressing. Like, when Wayne Gretzky, another Great One, turned 50 recently and mortality merged with reality