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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.
Jan 31, 2011 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ernie Banks. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- Dallas, TX, United States
- January 31, 1931
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
- Banks transitioned seamlessly from Negro League to Cubs.
- Farewell, Mr. Cub.
- Ernie Banks wins second straight NL MVP award.
- Between shortstop and first base, Banks tried the outfield.
Jan 24, 2015 · 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,...
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.
Jan 23, 2015 · Craig Calcaterra. Published January 23, 2015 06:15 PM. It’s a sad, sad day in baseball as one of the game’s greatest ambassadors and most beloved figures has died. Ernie Banks was 83 years-old. Mr. Cub was one of the most famous figures the game has ever known. A Hall of Fame shortstop and first baseman.
