Remembering Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks

A collection of rememberances for Cubs great and ambassador to baseball, Ernie Banks.

SI Wire | Jan 24, 2015

Remembering Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks /

Chicago Cubs great and ambassador to baseball Ernie Banks passed away on Friday at the age of 83. Banks spent his entire 19-year career with Chicago, earning two NL MVP awards and 14 All-Star Game appearances.

Though Banks never made it to the postseason, his contributions to the game and the people who love it are lasting, and on Friday night a number of Chicago figures and notable people from throughout the sports world took to twitter to remember the inimitable Mr. Cub.

• COHEN: Looking back at the career of Mr. Cub Ernie Banks

We are saddened to announce that Hall of Famer Ernie Banks has passed away. http://t.co/U3E6N7aCLi #LetsPlayTwo pic.twitter.com/5MQzjpYF3G
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 24, 2015

My mom turned 83 today. Ernie Banks died today at 83. I have his 1956 Topps card (my favorite set) and everyone after pic.twitter.com/i0KrPDs5Gw
— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) January 24, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Ernie Banks!!! What a Special Man!! Always put a smile on my face when seeing him!! #GodBlessYou
— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 24, 2015

• Ernie Banks receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

It's difficult to describe the grace w/which Ernie Banks carried himself, but if you crossed paths, it never left you. Class personified
— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) January 24, 2015

Ernie Banks... We are going to all miss you. #Legend
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 24, 2015

The baseball family lost a legend today. RIP Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks
— Joba Chamberlain (@Joba_44) January 24, 2015

Oh man. Ernie Banks. Rest in power.
— player/coach (@CMPunk) January 24, 2015

• "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks on the cover of Sports Illustrated

Rest in peace Mr. Cub. We love you, Ernie Banks. #LetsPlayTwo pic.twitter.com/nIBPYwDyrX
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) January 24, 2015

"It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!" R.I.P to the great (Mr. Cub) Ernie Banks! #legend http://t.co/8XzqI62UfS
— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) January 24, 2015

Oh man......I just heard the news, @BaseballHall Ernie Banks passed away. He was only 83. One of a kind. True friend and a gentleman @Cubs
— Dave Winfield (@DaveWinfieldHOF) January 24, 2015