This Biography is about one of the best Baseball Player Ernie Banks including his Height, weight, Age & Other Detail…
Biography Of Ernie Banks | |
Real Name | Ernie Banks |
Profession | Baseball Players |
Nick Name | Mr. Cub, Mr Sunshine, Ernest Banks |
Famous as | Baseball Player |
Nationality | American |
Personal life of Ernie Banks | |
Born on | 31 January 1931 |
Birthday | 31st January |
Died At Age | 83 |
Sun Sign | Aquarius |
Born in | Dallas |
Died on | 23 January 2015 |
Grouping of People | African American Baseball Players, African American Men, African Americans |
City | Texas |
Spouses/Partners | Liz Ellzey (m. 1997), Marjorie Banks (m. 1984-1997), Eloyce Johnson (m. 1959-1982), Mollye Ector (m. 1953-1959) |
Children | Joey Banks, Jerry Banks, Jan Banks, Alyna Olivia Banks |
Net worth | $4 million |
Personal Fact of Ernie Banks | |
Ernie Banks was one of the most admired black professional baseball players in the history of American baseball. Popularly known as Mr Cub or Mr Sunshine, he spent his entire playing career as a member of the Chicago Cubs. He was a Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop and first baseman for 19 seasons – 1953 through 1971. Having been blessed with a knack for sports, he started playing baseball at a young age. Initially, he played for Kansas City Monarchs. His first professional debut as a major league player was in 1955. In his more than two decades of career, his career record stood at 512 home runs of which 277 home runs came as a shortstop. He led the NL in putouts five times and was the NL leader in fielding percentage as shortstop three times and once as first baseman. He was inducted in the national Baseball Hall of Fame and was bestowed the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom. |
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