 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1977, Player -
321 votes on 383 ballots - 83.81%Born: January 31, 1931,
in Dallas, Texas
ML Debut: 9/17/1953
Primary Position: Shortstop
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 14
Played For: Chicago Cubs (1953-1971)
Awards: All-Star (15): 1955-62, 1965, 1967, 1969; National
League MVP 1958, 1959; Gold Glove (SS) 1960
Bio
Noted for his sunny disposition, excellent all-round play and his
powerful home runs, Ernie Banks was always a favorite of the Chicago
Cubs fans. Banks was chosen to play in the All-Star Game during 11
seasons, was twice voted the National League Most Valuable Player
and knocked 512 home runs during his 19-year career with the Cubs.
He twice led the National League in home runs and RBI and picked up
one Gold Glove Award in 1960. “Mr. Cub” displayed his perpetual love
for the game with his signature phrase, “Let’s play two!”
Quote
"Without him, the Cubs would finish in Albuquerque."
— Jimmie Dykes
Did You Know... that Ernie Banks played two years (1950
and 1953) with the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro American
League? |
