Description: Ernest Banks (January 31, 1931 – January 23, 2015), nicknamed "Mr. Cub" and "Mr. Sunshine", was an American professional baseball player who starred in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs between 1953 and 1971. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, and was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. Ernie Banks Banks in 1969 Shortstop / First baseman Born: January 31, 1931 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Died: January 23, 2015 (aged 83) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Batted: Right Threw: Right MLB debut September 17, 1953, for the Chicago Cubs Last MLB appearance September 26, 1971, for the Chicago Cubs MLB statistics Batting average .274 Hits 2,583 Home runs 512 Runs batted in 1,636 Teams Chicago Cubs (1953–1971) Career highlights and awards 14× All-Star (1955–1960², 1961²–1962², 1965, 1967, 1969) 2× NL MVP (1958, 1959) Gold Glove Award (1960) 2× NL home run leader (1958, 1960) 2× NL RBI leader (1958, 1959) Chicago Cubs No. 14 retired Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame Major League Baseball All-Century Team Member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction 1977 Vote 83.8% (first ballot)
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League: Major League (MLB)
Autographed: No
Set: 1957 Topps
Year Manufactured: 1957
Player/Athlete: Ernie Banks
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Vintage: Yes
Type: Sports Trading Card
Sport: Baseball
Manufacturer: Topps
Team: Chicago Cubs
Card Number: 55
Season: 1957