Remembering Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks

A collection of rememberances for Cubs great and ambassador to baseball, Ernie Banks.

Chicago Cubs great and ambassador to baseball Ernie Banks passed away on Friday at the age of 83. Banks spent his entire 19-year career with Chicago, earning two NL MVP awards and 14 All-Star Game appearances.

Though Banks never made it to the postseason, his contributions to the game and the people who love it are lasting, and on Friday night a number of Chicago figures and notable people from throughout the sports world took to twitter to remember the inimitable Mr. Cub.

• COHEN: Looking back at the career of Mr. Cub Ernie Banks

We are saddened to announce that Hall of Famer Ernie Banks has passed away. http://t.co/U3E6N7aCLi #LetsPlayTwo pic.twitter.com/5MQzjpYF3G

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 24, 2015

My mom turned 83 today. Ernie Banks died today at 83. I have his 1956 Topps card (my favorite set) and everyone after pic.twitter.com/i0KrPDs5Gw

— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) January 24, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Ernie Banks!!! What a Special Man!! Always put a smile on my face when seeing him!! #GodBlessYou

— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 24, 2015

• Ernie Banks receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

It's difficult to describe the grace w/which Ernie Banks carried himself, but if you crossed paths, it never left you. Class personified

— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) January 24, 2015

Ernie Banks... We are going to all miss you. #Legend

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 24, 2015

The baseball family lost a legend today. RIP Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks

— Joba Chamberlain (@Joba_44) January 24, 2015

Oh man. Ernie Banks. Rest in power.

— player/coach (@CMPunk) January 24, 2015

• "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks on the cover of Sports Illustrated

Rest in peace Mr. Cub. We love you, Ernie Banks. #LetsPlayTwo pic.twitter.com/nIBPYwDyrX

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) January 24, 2015

"It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!" R.I.P to the great (Mr. Cub) Ernie Banks! #legend http://t.co/8XzqI62UfS

— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) January 24, 2015

Oh man......I just heard the news, @BaseballHall Ernie Banks passed away. He was only 83. One of a kind. True friend and a gentleman @Cubs

— Dave Winfield (@DaveWinfieldHOF) January 24, 2015

RIP Ernie Banks! #MrCub #letsplay2

— Tony Campana (@Tcampana_24) January 24, 2015

Classic SI Photos of Ernie Banks

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1956

Ernie Banks makes the tag on Jim Gilliam of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1962

1962

Ernie Banks sits with Billy Williams, George Altman and Ron Santo in the dugout.

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1969

Ernie Banks and Pete Rose on first base.

1969

Ernie Banks catches a throw to first for an out on Manny Mota.

1969

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1995

Ernie Banks hugs Cal Ripken Jr. after Ripken tied Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played.

1996

Ernie Banks hugs Ted Williams during the 500-hitters reunion.

1999 All-Star Game

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2004

2007 NLDS

2014

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2014

Ernie Banks Statue at Wrigley Field

- Christopher Woody