Ernie Banks

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Ernie Banks

American baseball player

Also known as: Ernest Banks, Mr. Cub

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Byname of:: Ernest Banks

Born:: January 31, 1931, Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Died:: January 23, 2015, Chicago, Illinois (aged 83)

Awards And Honors:: Presidential Medal of Freedom (2013); Baseball Hall of Fame (1977); Most Valuable Player (1959); Most Valuable Player (1958); two-time MVP; Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1977); Gold Glove; 14x All-Star

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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. Banks starred for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971. An 11-time All-Star, Banks was named the National League’s (NL) Most Valuable Player for two consecutive seasons (1958–59). He hit more than 40 home runs in five different seasons, leading the NL in that category in 1958 and 1960. He also led the league in 1958–59 in runs batted in. Banks excelled in football, basketball, track ...(100 of 334 words)

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