RIP Ernie Banks Mr. Cub

Northviewcats · #1 01-24-2015, 10:18 AM

I grew up a Yankee fan. My Dad was a Tiger fan. We lived and breathed baseball in the 60s. But we both agreed that Ernie Banks was one of the best players we ever saw.

Ernie died last night. So did my dad. In my mind heaven received two Hall of Famers.

Joe

ethicsprof · #2 01-24-2015, 10:26 AM

I loved watching him play when I was a kid. He was truly one of the greats.
my condolences to family,friends and fans.

Barry

Kenny Cole · #3 01-24-2015, 10:28 AM

Joe,

I am so sorry for your loss. My dad died August 1 of last year. I think about him every day. My prayers go out to you and your family. Best,

Kenny

BanksFanForever · #4 01-24-2015, 10:43 AM

Got the news this morning, I'm truly grateful for all that he did for Baseball and the Cubs. It is an honor super collecting his different items. These post are a reminder of why I picked him to make my PC based. You will be truly missed but we will celebrate and never forget the tremendous achievements you made. "Lets play two"

Check out my thread if you like photos viewing.

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/v...c-pickups.html

familytoad · #5 01-24-2015, 11:50 AM

Joe
Prayers and blessings go to you during your grief period.
It's so sad to lose our heroes.

Many of us on the board are getting to that time when we lose our family, friends and sports heroes as time catches up with them.

Maybe we should live like our own heroes did.

packs · #6 01-24-2015, 11:59 AM

RIP Mr. Cub. One of my favorite signed cards in my collection.

byrone · #7 01-24-2015, 12:05 PM

Ernie Banks 1954 Topps rookie card is one if the nicest cards ever made

He looks like the embodiment of an excited and thrilled rookie in that image

uffda51 · #8 01-24-2015, 01:22 PM

One of the very first cards I ever owned was a 1956 Topps Ernie Banks. It came in a shoe box collection of about 400 cards that my mom bought at a church rummage sale for 10 cents. Ernie was one of the best people to ever play the game. A sad day.

SteveMitchell · #9 01-24-2015, 01:23 PM

Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub", will be greatly missed.
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forazzurri2axz · #10 01-25-2015, 08:17 AM

To me, he was "Mr. Baseball"....If you wanted a team with all the attributes of one player, on and off the field, there would be no better choice than Ernie Banks
that's why to me he's "Mr. Baseball"

Rocky · #11 01-26-2015, 03:23 PM

I met Ernie Banks back in 1968 in an elevator at the Hilton Hotel in Pittsburgh. My Dad took us to a weekend game during the summer. I'll never forget what a kind gentleman Ernie Banks was. I have his autograph around somewhere.

jason.1969 · #12 01-28-2015, 01:58 PM

The Ernie Banks statue, having been "in the shop" for repairs, has been moved to downtown Chicago's Daley Plaza. Has been a great gathering place for fans. One gentleman dropped off a KC Monarchs ballcap, many brought flowers, and tonight I'll figure out which of my Ernie Banks baseball cards to part with.

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Leon · #13 01-25-2015, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northviewcats

I grew up a Yankee fan. My Dad was a Tiger fan. We lived and breathed baseball in the 60s. But we both agreed that Ernie Banks was one of the best players we ever saw.

Ernie died last night. So did my dad. In my mind heaven received two Hall of Famers.

Joe

My heartfelt condolences, Joe. May your dad rest in peace.

And may Mr.Cub rest in peace too.

the 'stache · #14 01-25-2015, 10:41 AM

Joe,

I am very sorry to read of your father's passing. It sounds like the two of you shared a lot of great baseball memories together. May the recollection of those happier times help ease your pain.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time.

Bill

ValKehl · #15 01-25-2015, 10:50 AM

Here's the link to a really good read about Banks by Tom Boswell, the dean of Washington, DC, sports writers, that appears in today's Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...cb4_story.html

mark evans · #16 01-25-2015, 06:46 PM

Great column, Val. Thanks.

Nice to see you at the D.C. meet-up the other night.

Mark

jason.1969 · #17 01-26-2015, 12:11 PM

Chicago will host a public tribute Wednesday at Daley Plaza. Am guessing noonish but will update as I learn more. Also presuming many Cubs greats will share in the tribute. Happy to meet up and go for a beer after. Or in honor of Ernie, might get two! Message me if interested.

tjb1952tjb · #18 01-29-2015, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Here's the link to a really good read about Banks by Tom Boswell, the dean of Washington, DC, sports writers, that appears in today's Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...cb4_story.html

A very fine article.........much appreciated.

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