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    iamicaiamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    Very sad to hear this, Ernie Banks was a cool guy and a Chicago legend. Glad I got to see him onstage with PJ at Wrigley. RIP.
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    CubuCubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 86
    RIP Mr. Cub. You were (and still are) a beacon of light for my hometown! Thank you for inviting me to your house on summer of 2013!!! You will never be forgotten!!
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    PorchgirlCOPorchgirlCO Colorado Posts: 1,375
    derbydave wrote: »
    EampEWrigley_zpsabc20662.jpg


    Love! So glad to have been there. RIP Mr. Banks
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me...

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    Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,728
    Saw this thread title and Uncle Phil immediately popped to mind.
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    SaravaSarava Naperville, IL Posts: 1,998
    derbydave wrote: »
    EampEWrigley_zpsabc20662.jpg

    This photo is amazing. RIP Ernie.
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    whoanelly15whoanelly15 Posts: 737
    In a time where athletes seem less and less human all the time, we need to remember and honor a man like Ernie Banks. One of the greatest players of all time. But a better man. I had always hoped he would get to see the Cubs win a WS, but to me, he has always represented everything that is good about sports, and always will.

    Rest in peace, Mr. Cub. Thank you.
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    DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,412
    RIP Mr. Cub....the one thing with the Cubs worth talking about. Always seemed like a classy guy.

    My uncle met him this past season at a Wrigley Field, right out in the concourse. Didn't wanna sign or take pics and give himself away. Sorta crazy that he could even show up close to Wrigley and not be mauled with attention.
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    Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Has anyone seen a response from Eddie on twitter or an interview since ernie passed?
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    PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    Last-12-Exit wrote: »
    Has anyone seen a response from Eddie on twitter or an interview since ernie passed?

    I posted a sincere rip on this forum. How dare you be an asshole and wish an rip to this guy too.
    I can't imagine this guy who passed has had such an impact on your life that you bring up EV.
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    whoanelly15whoanelly15 Posts: 737
    Wow. Chill dude
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    Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    PJfanwillneverleave1 wrote: »
    Last-12-Exit wrote: »
    Has anyone seen a response from Eddie on twitter or an interview since ernie passed?

    I posted a sincere rip on this forum. How dare you be an asshole and wish an rip to this guy too.
    I can't imagine this guy who passed has had such an impact on your life that you bring up EV.

    EV isn't the only dude from the chicagoland area.
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    PJ-CubsPJ-Cubs Posts: 3,293
    CSN in Chicago had a special about Ernie Banks this weekend that included some comments from Len Kasper who does the Cubs TV broadcasts.

    Len said that Ernie Banks was a PJ fan and loved talking about Eddie and the band.

    They also showed some cool Wrigley footage when he was on stage.
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    lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,190
    RIP, MR. BANKS.
    WE WILL MISS YOU, SIR.
    GO, CUBS, GO!!!

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    Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    whoanelly15 wrote: »
    Wow. Chill dude

    That was a poor attempt at humor.
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    HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,418
    Ernie Banks was the embodiment of what it means to be a Cubs fan. Over two-thirds of his playing career was on teams with losing records, yet his optimism never faltered. Day in and day out you would never catch him with anything but a huge smile on his face. He was Mr. Cub, for sure, but he was also Mr. Sunshine. His smile was the most genuine and warmest of any I've ever seen. He remained a great ambassador for the Cubs organization for the rest of his life. He was a legend in the sport, a pioneer for the organization, a true gentleman, and he will be missed greatly not only by Cubs fans, but all of baseball.
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    lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,190
    HesCalledDyer wrote: »
    Ernie Banks was the embodiment of what it means to be a Cubs fan. Over two-thirds of his playing career was on teams with losing records, yet his optimism never faltered. Day in and day out you would never catch him with anything but a huge smile on his face. He was Mr. Cub, for sure, but he was also Mr. Sunshine. His smile was the most genuine and warmest of any I've ever seen. He remained a great ambassador for the Cubs organization for the rest of his life. He was a legend in the sport, a pioneer for the organization, a true gentleman, and he will be missed greatly not only by Cubs fans, but all of baseball.

    well said, sir

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    1995- New Orleans, LA  : New Orleans, LA

    1996- Charleston, SC

    1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN

    2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN

    2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA

    2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)

    2006- Cincinnati, OH

    2008- Columbia, SC

    2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2

    2010- Bristow, VA

    2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL

    2012- Atlanta, GA

    2013- Charlotte, NC

    2014- Cincinnati, OH

    2015- New York, NY

    2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA

    2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY

    2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2

    2020- Nashville, TN 

    2022- Smashville 

    2023- Austin, TX x2

    2024- Baltimore

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    Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    I heard on around the horn yesterday that a great way for MLB to honor Ernie Banks would be to have a double header day. Or a "let's play 2" day where every team plays a double header. Seems like something that could be easily done.
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