Dear baseball fans,

The passing of a great man and then baseball player is Ernie Banks.

He passed away from a heart attack at his home and he was 83 years old. January 31, 1931- January 23, 2015.

He was known as "Mr. Cub" or "Mr. Sunshine"
*Presidential Medal Of Freedom recipient in 2013

He had a wonderful long career
Here's a run down on hit stats:

Bat. Ave.: .274
hits : 2,583
HR : 512
RBI : 1,636

*All Star years: '55-60, '61-62, '65,'67,'69

2x NL MVP '50,'59
Golden Glove '60
2x NL HR Champ. '58,'60
2x NL RBI Champ '58,'59

*MLB All Century Team

Inducted into HOF '77
Voted 83.8% (1st Ballot)

A fabulous person first never shied from fans, always giving out autographs and hand shakes and baseball tips.

Public memorial at the erected statute in Daley Plaza ongoing and limited public seating for funeral tomorrow 1/29/15.


Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor


Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor
Tea Forum