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Even as the Chicago Cubs lost one game after another, Ernie Banks
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Ernie Banks hits 500th HR on May 12, 1970
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Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!
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This day in sports history: Chicago Cubs' Ernie Banks hits home run No. 500 - Sports Illustrated
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996 Ernie Banks Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Cubs' Suzuki looks to adopt more relaxed approach in return
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, 'Mr. Cub', dies at 83, Sports
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Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Autographed 8X10 Framed Photo BAS COA
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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.
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Chicago Cubs - The #Cubs tonight selected shortstop Ed
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September 19, 1955: Ernie Banks hits fifth grand slam to break single-season record – Society for American Baseball Research
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Chicago cubs players Black and White Stock Photos & Images - Alamy
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