RIP Mr. Banks

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  • wpg pearl
    wpg pearl Posts: 1,258
    oceaninmyeyes wrote: »
    derbydave wrote: »
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    So glad to have been there. RIP Mr. Cub

    Agreed....
    ajb
  • CopperTom
    CopperTom Posts: 3,146
    whofeelslikeadrank wrote: »
    84% 1st ballot Baseball Hall of Fame (1977)

    1st all time in Cubs history with games started at 2528

    1st MLB back-to-back MVP in 1958-1959

    1st African-American Cubs player

    14 time MLB All Star

    2nd place all time in Cubs home runs, RBIs, and hits

    Member of the 500 club

    Mr. Cub took 2 years away from baseball in 1950, as an amateur in the Negro League, to go to war in Korea


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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    RIP Mr Cub
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    My 2 favorite passions in life colliding on stage for a great night. Thanks Eddie for honoring the greatest cub that ever lived. Someday we'll go all the way.

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  • PJ-Cubs
    PJ-Cubs Posts: 3,376
    Ernie Banks was one of the great ones - both on and off the field. He will be missed.
  • vant0037
    vant0037 Posts: 6,170
    I had a chance to get his autograph in November but he had to cancel due to illness. Hope it wasn't related and his passing was peaceful.
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  • PJForceofNature
    PJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    derbydave wrote: »
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    Such a beautiful photo, Derbydave. That was a very special night. So glad for the fans that were there to witness that. May Ernie rest in peace, and condolences to his family and friends.

    "A beacon on dry land"
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    PJForceofNature wrote: »
    derbydave wrote: »
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    Such a beautiful photo, Derbydave. That was a very special night. So glad for the fans that were there to witness that. May Ernie rest in peace, and condolences to his family and friends.

    I agree. I commented on fb that it was a great picture.
  • derbydave
    derbydave Columbus, OH Posts: 11,254
    PJForceofNature wrote: »
    derbydave wrote: »
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    Such a beautiful photo, Derbydave. That was a very special night. So glad for the fans that were there to witness that. May Ernie rest in peace, and condolences to his family and friends.

    I sure wish they would release this Danny Clinch photo as a poster now.
    A GREAT memory from a night MANY of us will never forget!!
    :-bd
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  • rattzey
    rattzey Posts: 877
    RIP Ernie.
    Walkin on a slippery sidewalk listening to P.J
  • iamica
    iamica 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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  • Cubu
    Cubu N.W. Suburban Chicago Posts: 91
    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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  • PorchgirlCO
    PorchgirlCO Colorado Posts: 1,377
    derbydave wrote: »
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    Love! So glad to have been there. RIP Mr. Banks
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me...

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  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,991
    Saw this thread title and Uncle Phil immediately popped to mind.
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  • Sarava
    Sarava Naperville, IL Posts: 2,061
    derbydave wrote: »
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    This photo is amazing. RIP Ernie.
  • whoanelly15
    whoanelly15 Posts: 742
    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.
  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    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.
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Has anyone seen a response from Eddie on twitter or an interview since ernie passed?
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 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.
  • whoanelly15
    whoanelly15 Posts: 742
    Wow. Chill dude

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