Tributes pour in from all walks of life for Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks
There was sad news on Friday as Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks passed away.
Mr. Cub hit 512 home runs and had 1,636 RBIs. He has one of baseball’s most famous quotes: “It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame, let’s play two!”
RIP Ernie banks/ sad day for Chicago and cubs nation - great human being
— John Cusack (@johncusack) January 24, 2015Statement by the President @BarackObama on Ernie Banks' passing. pic.twitter.com/cCE8km2FIS
— MLB (@MLB) January 24, 2015Official Statement from the NLBM on the death of Ernie Banks. @ESPN @espnsportcaster RT @KeithOlbermann pic.twitter.com/W5kffVUR22
— negroleaguesmuseum (@nlbmprez) January 24, 2015We mourn the loss of former KC Monarch and Mr. Cub Ernie Banks today. Take good care of him Buck! #LetsPlayTwo pic.twitter.com/FBaVM8Q51w
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 24, 2015Commissioner Selig's statement regarding the passing of Ernie Banks. pic.twitter.com/jKgYv9A2Gb
— MLB (@MLB) January 24, 2015I'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, 2015So saddened to hear about the passing of Ernie Banks, one of the nicest most eternally optimistic men I was fortunate to meet.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 24, 2015Sad to learn of the passing of Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, one of the greatest players of all time and surely one of the most ebullient. @Cubs
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) January 24, 2015Ernie Banks... We are going to all miss you. #Legend
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 24, 2015Mr Cub. What you have done for the game of baseball the city of Chicago and everyone you have ever touched will never be forgotten. RIP
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 24, 2015Let's play two. RIP, Mr. Cub. The game will miss you, Ernie Banks. pic.twitter.com/PRHThc0m0d
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) January 24, 2015RIP Mr. Cub Ernie Banks......thank you for all of your contributions to the game we both love!
— Jimmy Rollins (@JimmyRollins11) January 24, 2015"@ABC7Chicago: BREAKING: Cubs legend Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub," has died." GOD bless the Banks family,friends and loved ones. Much Love.
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) January 24, 2015the legend the chicago icon pass away ERNIE BANKS maybe rhe best man i ever meet in baseball rip lets play 2y condolemce to his family
— Ozzie Guillen FND (@OzzieGuillen) January 24, 2015Ernie Banks has died at the age of 83. He played 19 years with the Cubs and was a great opponent known for his love of the game. #RIP
— St. Louis Cardinals (@STL_Cards_nut) January 24, 2015To reach Pete Grathoff, call 816-234-4330 or send email to pgrathoff@kcstar.com.
This story was originally published January 23, 2015 at 10:43 PM.