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.
[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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans
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Location. 41° 56.907′ N, 87° 39.427′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lake View East. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ferguson Jenkins (here, next to this marker); "Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams (a few steps from this marker); Ron Santo (a few steps from this marker); Ryne Sandberg (a few steps from this marker); Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away, measured
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021
2. Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" Marker - Panel 2
More about this marker. The statue was unveiled near the home plate entrance to Wrigley Field in 2008. In 2022, the statue was moved to a new "Statues Row" in Gallagher Way, a short distance north.
Also see . . . Ernie Banks (Society for American Baseball Research). An in-depth look at Banks' career. (Submitted on December 25, 2021.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021
3. Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" Marker - Panel 3
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."
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
5. Statues in Gallagher Way (2024)
The Ernie Banks statue was moved to Gallagher Way in 2022; it is currently the second statue from the left, although a sixth pedestal is ready on the far left for a future statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on December 25, 2021. 5. submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
