Ernie Banks
| Birthdate | 1/31/1931 |
| Death Date | 1/23/2015 |
| Debut Year | 1953 |
| Year of Induction | 1977 |
| Teams | Cubs |
| Positions | First Base, Shortstop |
Ernie Banks was voted the greatest Cub ever in a 1969 fan poll by the Chicago Sun Times. He was a first-ballot choice for the Hall of Fame in 1977.
In the collection:
Ernie Banks' handprint and autograph
Ernie Banks' handprint and autograph
Perhaps one of the more unique items in the collection is this handprint of Ernie Banks. After inking up his hand and fingers, Banks applied them to this sheet of paper which he later autographed. The National League’s back-to-back Most Valuable Player in 1958, and 1959, Banks finished his career with 512 homers and 1,636 runs batted in.
