1953-1961: Shortstop
1962-1971: First base
Banks also played a handful of games at third base and in the outfield during his career.
Ernie Banks
Sammy Sosa with 545. Ernie Banks is second with 512.
Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs
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Willie Smith, who started 16 games at 1B for Ernie Banks.
Ernie Banks was a star for the Chicago Cubs baseball team. He is often refered to as "Mr. Cub".
Ernie Banks who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971.
Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks.
Ernie Banks had his Number 14 retired by Cubs in 1982.
Sammy Sosa with 545. Ernie Banks is second with 512.
Ernest "Ernie" Banks is famous for playing as shortstop and first baseman for the MLB team the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971.
Ernie Banks debuted on September 17, 1953, playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field; he played his final game on September 26, 1971, playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
No, Ernie Banks' brother, Ben Banks, did not sign a contract with the Chicago Cubs. While Ernie is a well-known Hall of Famer for the Cubs, there is no record of Ben having a professional baseball career with the team or any other Major League Baseball organization. Ernie's legacy is primarily associated with his own achievements in baseball.
Ernie played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues in 1950. After spending the next two years in the United States Army, he returned to the Monarchs in 1953 and played with them until his contract was bought by the Chicago Cubs late in the season. Ernie played with the Cubs until he retired after the 1971 season.
Ernie Banks in 1958 and 1959.
Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs