tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post6325148860834679144..comments2024-03-28T16:36:10.544-05:00Comments on The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal™ : Ernest “Ernie” Banks, the first Negro Chicago Cubs player. Known as "Mr. Cub" the Cubs honored Banks by retiring his number '14' in 1982.Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10605531495401356831noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-81826353577694258262024-02-19T19:11:27.144-06:002024-02-19T19:11:27.144-06:00Thank you for sharing.Thank you for sharing.Raymond Ashernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-55319166424989830662020-02-11T23:23:36.729-06:002020-02-11T23:23:36.729-06:00What an incredible player and manager. I was lucky...What an incredible player and manager. I was lucky to see him play in 1969.<br />Carol Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099013348227935030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-58174871408686321272019-02-22T18:02:12.032-06:002019-02-22T18:02:12.032-06:00Ernie Bank attended the Peace Memorial Church Fath...Ernie Bank attended the Peace Memorial Church Father and Son Banquet more than once when the church was in Chicago (it has since moved to Palos Park). My father met Ernie on those occasions (my parents were big cubs fans). There is nothing but praise for such a wonderful man and a great inspiration like Ernie. He was truly Mr. Cub!<br /><br />Laurey Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608114747390827365noreply@blogger.com