Burmy 1,147 Posted January 24, 2015 Confirmed by the Tribune.Known for his positive attitude throughout his career and life, "Mr. Cub" will truly be missed by the fans on the Northside and well beyond.Today, let's ALL play two! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadmanLA 156 Posted January 24, 2015 Great ballplayer, even better man.Rest in peace, Mr. Cub. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoHoJoe 35 Posted January 24, 2015 I remember at one time WGN was showing a rebroadcast of the famous 1979 Cubs Phillies high scoring game....and there was video archive footage of Ernie Banks inserted to drive home the game winning run!!!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SabresRule7361 553 Posted January 24, 2015 Ernie Banks was not only a great player but a true ambassador of the game. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2001mark 1,204 Posted January 24, 2015 Shame he couldn't witness a Cubs WS victory. I mean c'mon, how many years does one team need? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJTank 1,129 Posted January 24, 2015 Ted Williams died in 2002 the Red Sox won a few years later, maybe Ernie Banks can go up and ask God for a favor too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OnWis97 4,714 Posted January 24, 2015 I just finished an Ernie Banks biography a few days ago.Interesting guy who really came from nothing, giving some credit to cotton picking to contributing to his quick hands.And, despite coming up following Jackie Robinson, did play in the Negro Leagues early and had to stay in a separate hotel from his teammates early.And, of course, always positive, always happy to be at the ballpark.Let's play two. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CS85 10,789 Posted January 24, 2015 Name synonymous with the sport that made famous a phrase that further emphasizes the childhood joy of the game he loved. Sad day but he will be remembered well. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamond Dweller 23 Posted January 24, 2015 I've dreaded this day for a long time. My all-time favorite Cub. Mad at the team right now for never letting him see them win it all. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayMac 3,875 Posted January 24, 2015 This is really sad news. RIP Mr. Banks. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the admiral 29,116 Posted January 24, 2015 Usually when a very accomplished famous person dies at an old age, I feel pretty much at peace with it -- he or she had a remarkable life. But when the biggest Cubs fan who ever lived never gets to see his team win the World Series, you're left with a remarkable life that's missing its capstone, and so I am sad. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigers6884 494 Posted January 24, 2015 Why must all the nice former ballplayers die recently (Tony Gwynn, Don Zimmer, Ralph Kiner, Jerry Coleman)! R.I.P., Mr. Cub. Say hi to Ron Santo for us. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JH42XCC 224 Posted January 24, 2015 R.I.P. Mr. Cub.Quite possibly, the greatest Chicago Cubs player in history. He will forever be missed. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigers6884 494 Posted January 24, 2015 R.I.P. Mr. Cub. Without a doubt , the greatest Chicago Cubs player in history. He will forever be missed.Ftfy 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the admiral 29,116 Posted January 24, 2015 Yeah, there's really no argument on Banks being far above the rest. Maddux's best years were in Atlanta. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raysfan12 129 Posted January 24, 2015 RIP to a true ambassador of baseball 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infrared41 9,475 Posted January 24, 2015 RIP Ernie Banks. One of my all time favorite players. Let's play two. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigers6884 494 Posted January 26, 2015 I came across this today: 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayMac 3,875 Posted January 26, 2015 I was going to be cliché and say that heaven needed a power hitting shortstop, but I'll spare you. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
