You don't need a voice mail for me, Ernie. I met you when I was a little kid and you talked to me for half an hour in the Cubs' dugout. You remain in my heart as the most magnificent, kind, gracious, thoughtful superstar in the history of sports. You hooked me on the Cubs and, in 2016, when the Cubbies recorded that final out and finally won the World Series, me, my wife and my son hugged each other to the floor in a pool of happy tears.
Never met the man but he was Ernie Banks. I'm one of the lucky ones that got to see him play at Wrigley when I was a kid. Saw a no hitter in '69, saw an opening day there. But being 7, 8 and 9 at the time just remember the experience. After the fact I feel blessed to have had his baseball cards, seeing him play and hit some home runs. But what I remember most is the mans smile and love of life. RIP Ernie
I saw a little bit of his memorial. God blessed him with nearly 84 years. Have fun playing baseball with the angels Ernie. Chicago and the world will miss you!
they sure dont make em like Ernie Banks anymore. Had speed and agility, perennial upbeat attitude and personality, and what a power hitter, esp for a SS, and in the era he played in, which was dominated by great NL pitchers. He could have hit 750 HR if on steroids. RIP Ernie and thanks for the memories. Hope they're playing 2 up in Heaven today
Thank You Tom Ricketts for bringing the magic back to Wrigley Field. I only wish Ernie, Harry, Jack and Ronnie were here to see it. Hey, Hey! Cubs Win, Cubs Win! Cubs Win The World Series!!
MM AA ,thanks for sucking the joy out a tribute to a MAN who was known for the most part never being negative towards his fellow man,unlike Ernie I say, JERK!
That’s why Chicago is cool
I saw you Ernie. Mundelein, IL I think my dad had you on all the time)
You don't need a voice mail for me, Ernie. I met you when I was a little kid and you talked to me for half an hour in the Cubs' dugout. You remain in my heart as the most magnificent, kind, gracious, thoughtful superstar in the history of sports. You hooked me on the Cubs and, in 2016, when the Cubbies recorded that final out and finally won the World Series, me, my wife and my son hugged each other to the floor in a pool of happy tears.
Tears. Got to meet Ernie when I was a kid. He was just as nice as you'd expect. We loved this guy in my family.
Never met the man but he was Ernie Banks. I'm one of the lucky ones that got to see him play at Wrigley when I was a kid. Saw a no hitter in '69, saw an opening day there. But being 7, 8 and 9 at the time just remember the experience. After the fact I feel blessed to have had his baseball cards, seeing him play and hit some home runs. But what I remember most is the mans smile and love of life. RIP Ernie
Well Ernie I know who are won’t ever forget
ernie banks is THE EPITOME OF A FIRST CLASS HUMAN BEING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,,,,,now that is what i call a role model !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back in the old days, Mr Cub hit 512 home runs on his excellent skills. He brought the thrill for fans to be in Wrigley Field. RIP Ernie!
Lets play two!!! Love to Mr Cub!
I saw a little bit of his memorial. God blessed him with nearly 84 years. Have fun playing baseball with the angels Ernie. Chicago and the world will miss you!
Just thinking - maybe Jack Brickhouse will be announcing ballgames in the upcoming season with Mr. Cub - er, make that Mr. Baseball - Ernie Banks
Godspeed, Mr. Cub! God bless Ernie's family. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
they sure dont make em like Ernie Banks anymore. Had speed and agility, perennial upbeat attitude and personality, and what a power hitter, esp for a SS, and in the era he played in, which was dominated by great NL pitchers. He could have hit 750 HR if on steroids. RIP Ernie and thanks for the memories. Hope they're playing 2 up in Heaven today
+loyaldude10 Buck was very much like Ernie, very affable.
R.I.P. Ernie Mr Cub Mr Sunshine Banks
Thank You Tom Ricketts for bringing the magic back to Wrigley Field. I only wish Ernie, Harry, Jack and Ronnie were here to see it. Hey, Hey! Cubs Win, Cubs Win! Cubs Win The World Series!!
Banks, Williams, Sayers, Payton, Jordan i’m sure i missed a bunch
great video wish he could see this 2015 team !!
Wow, Ernie Banks had a creative idea. Touch a part of a statue and a recording plays a short synopsis of their time playing baseball 🤔🤔🤔
RIP Mr. Cub
RIP Mr. Cub.
I wish there was some footage of Ernie in his prime...1955 to 1959 years. There's never anything in that period.
With a weird minimal of exertion.
He never brought a title to Wrigley!! How great was he? No World Series title....good player.
MM AA ,thanks for sucking the joy out a tribute to a MAN who was known for the most part never being negative towards his fellow man,unlike Ernie I say, JERK!
Unfortunately, baseball is not a one player team.
Is it his fault he played on bad teams?
RIP Mr. Cub