Ernie Banks, RIP |
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LeeboKC
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Posted: 24 Jan 2015 at 7:33am |
Rest in Peace Mr. Cub: Ernie Banks. This was truly an incredible career- Banks was not just the first black player on the Chicago Cubs, but also the first Cub to have his uniform retired. A first ballot Hall-of-Famer, 2-time NL MVP, a fourteen-time All-Star, and he played Negro league baseball as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs, as many of the great black stars did before their acceptance into the American and National Leagues. Ernie Banks was one of baseball’s finest ambassadors and most beloved stars; his appeal to fans everywhere (and to me) was not just his superior play on the field but also his integrity, his consistency and his attitude. It was Mr. Cub who made the widely quoted observation that "It's a beautiful day for a ballgame... let's play two!" which he later quoted in his Hall of Fame induction speech. Thanks for the memories, Ernie Banks. |
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Jimbo
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RIP Ernie.
And in honor of a great Chicago Cub, what better occasion to pull out this little ditty about the Cubs, by another late, great Chicagoan, in which that very phrase you alluded to, is part of the lyrics... I'm speaking of course, about Steve Goodman & A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request. Enjoy. |
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Thor
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PaWolf
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Why is it I hear about this on CIH?!
Ernie was one of a kind - he will always be 'Mr. Cub'. I know of very few people in this world that just are simply loved by all that meet them - Ernie was one of those.
Thanks for the memories, Mr. Cub - RIP.
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LeeboKC
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Man, this is so excellent. I had heard this many years ago (in a haze) and not since then. It's such a classic, and think I'll just have to learn it. (Same way I had to learn "Alice's Restaurant" after being so captivated by that similar mostly talking blues.) And seeing Steve Goodman play it while sitting in the bleachers of Wrigley Field makes it that much better. Thanks a mil! |
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LeeboKC
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Thanks you all for the cards- and discs. What fond memories I have of these, as I began collecting cards in earnest right around that time of the 60s when you got discs (none of which I still have and sold most of my cards recently in financial desparation) and other promos. My favorite Ernie Banks cards that I had were from the Topps 1960, '62, '66 and '67 sets; his was always a great card to have. |
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insanity213
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I unfortunately didn't get the privilege of being able to watch him play as his playing career was over before I was born, but I've read enough on Mr. Cub and seen enough footage to know that I missed out on one of the true icons of the game.
RIP Ernie. May you rest in peace and continue to watch your Cubs play from up in the friendly confines of the Stadium in the Sky. |
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Jimbo
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I am truly happy that you enjoyed it as much as I do every time I watch & listen to it, and as much as I thought you would. I love it & I'm not even a Cubs fan or a Chicagoan. I learned to play it a little bit, but never got to where I could do the talking part while playing. I could do the chorus & that was about as far as I went with it. Don't have the right voice anyway. You need that kinda flat, Midwestern "Chicaaago" accent to make it sound right. Hope you have better success with it than I did. Think I'll listen to it again right now!!! |
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...the ads take aim and lay their claim to the heart and the soul of the spender
Jackson Browne - The Pretender C'mon, man! Joe Biden - 46th President of the United States |
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Jimmy
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He seemed to be one of the nicest men to ever play the game of baseball. I know very little about his career since I grew up in England, and our coverage for baseball was practically nil back then, but whenever I saw photos of Mr. Banks, he was always smiling from ear to ear.
May you rest in supreme peace, Mr. Banks! You were a champion amongst men during your life, and will be remembered with fondness for eternity. |
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