![]() ![]() Ernie Banks Baseball Cards
"Mr. Cub" Hall-of-Famer Ernie Banks was a superstar shortstop and
first baseman for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971. He was well
known for his sunny disposition and his favorite "Let's Play Two !!!'.
In his early days he was a record setting Home Run hitting
shortstop moving to first base later on.
Entered the Hall of Fame in 1977, and was a member of the Major
League Baseball All-Century Team. He passed away in 2015.
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