Career Home Runs
Banks hit 512 home runs during his Cubs career.
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Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks played 19 seasons for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 through 1971, primarily at shortstop and first base.
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Ernie Banks History
Cubs retire No. 14
The Cubs made Banks the first player in franchise history to have his uniform number retired.
Source: Chicago Cubs / MLB.comHall of Fame induction
Banks entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
Source: Chicago Cubs / MLB.comCubs debut
Banks made his Cubs debut and became the first Black player in franchise history.
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Ernie Banks Facts
Hall Of Fame
The National Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Banks in 1977.
Source: National Baseball Hall of FamePlaying Career
Ernie Banks played all 19 of his major-league seasons for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 through 1971.
Source: Chicago Cubs / MLB.comPositions
Banks played primarily at shortstop and first base for the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Cubs / MLB.comRecognition
Banks won consecutive National League Most Valuable Player awards in 1958 and 1959.
Source: Chicago Cubs / MLB.comRetired Number
The Cubs retired Banks' No. 14 in 1982, making him the first player in franchise history to receive that honor.
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