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HISTORY - On #ThisDayinHistory in 1970, Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks hits the 500th home run of his career. “Mr. Cub” was known for his engaging personality and love of the game
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Chicago Mount Rushmore of Sports: Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Ernie Banks, Bobby Hull voted best of the best
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Dan D'Addona: Ernie Banks had eternal optimism, something we all strive for
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Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at 83 - Deseret News
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Remembering Ernie Banks: Kingsport's Hillman played with, against late Cubs great
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at 83 - Deseret News
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Remembering Ernie Banks, ball player for the ages, Columns
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Chicago Cubs: Remembering Jack Brickhouse, late Cubs Announcer
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Ernie Banks hits 500th HR on May 12, 1970
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Banks transitioned seamlessly from Negro League to Cubs
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Ernie Banks' 500th Home Run, Remembering Chicago
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45 years ago today, Ernie Banks hit his 500th home run
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Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks, 83, dies