Ernie Banks
Positions:
First Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1 , 180lb (185cm, 81kg)
Born:
January 31 , 1931
in Dallas, TX
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Died:
January 23 , 2015
in Chicago, IL
Buried :
Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, IL
High School: Booker T. Washington HS (Dallas, TX)
School: University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Debut:
September 17, 1953
(Age 22-229d,
11,061st in major league history)
vs. PHI 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 26, 1971
(Age 40-238d)
vs. PHI 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in 1977.
(Voted by BBWAA on 321/383 ballots)
View Ernie Banks's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1954 season
Full Name: Ernest Banks
Nicknames:
Mr. Cub
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Relatives : Uncle of Bob Johnson
More bio, uniform, draft, salary info
1953 Fielding Game Log (as SS)