Lake View East in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub"

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021

1. Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" Marker

...with Panels 1 and 4 visible.

Inscription.
[Panel 1:]
Ernie Banks
"Mr. Cub"

[Panel 2:]
Hit 512 home runs with more than 40 in a season five times. Had record five grand-slams in 1955. First to be elected N.L. Most Valuable Player two successive years, 1958-59. Led league in home runs and runs batted in twice and slugging pct. once. Established records for most home runs in season by a shortstop (47 in 1958) and for fewest errors (12) and best fielding average (.985) by a shortstop in 1959.

National Baseball Hall of Fame plaque inscription

[Panel 3:]

Ernie Banks was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, August 8, 1977.

Ernie's uniform number, 14, was retired by the Cubs August 22, 1982.

In 2013, President Barack Obama presented Ernie with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

[Panel 4:]

"Let's play two"

Adored by millions for his enthusiasm and positive attitude, Ernie's famous catchphrase exemplifies his love of the game.

Erected 2008 by Chicago Cubs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 1977.

Location.

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41° 56.867′ N, 87° 39.406′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lake View East. Marker is on North Clark Street north of West Addison Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago IL 60613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wrigley Field (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wrigley Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Caray (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jane Addams (approx. 0.4 miles away); David Kato Kisule (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Veterans for Equal Rights Military Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marsha P. Johnson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sylvia Rivera (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Ernie Banks (Society for American Baseball Research). An in-depth look at Banks' career. (Submitted on December 25, 2021.)

Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" Marker - Panel 2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021

2. Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" Marker - Panel 2

Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" Marker - Panel 3 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021

3. Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" Marker - Panel 3

<i>President Barack Obama Talks with Ernie Banks in the Blue Room of the White House</i> image. Click for full size.

Office of White House Personnel, Photography Office (courtesy of National Archives), November 20, 2013

4. President Barack Obama Talks with Ernie Banks in the Blue Room of the White House

"President Barack Obama talks with Ernie Banks, 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, in the Blue Room the White House, Nov. 20, 2013."

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on December 25, 2021.