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Who are the greatest African-American baseball players of all time?
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Banks, Ernest [Ernie, Mr. Cub]
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Portraits of the Negro Leagues
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May 12th history by Ernie Banks and Sam Jones with the Cubs is part of #WGNTBT
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Ernie Banks Mic'd Up, This is one hell of a game, baseball. Happy birthday to the legend, Ernie Banks. #MrCub, By Chicago Cubs
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May 12th history by Ernie Banks and Sam Jones with the Cubs is part of #WGNTBT
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Farewell to 'Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks, an Elegant Ambassador and All-Time Great, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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At Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Cubs' 5-4 loss to Cincinnati. Mr. Cub's 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time list
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Baseball For The Love Of The Game - Ernie Banks Shortstop / First baseman Born: January 31, 1931 Dallas, Texas Died: January 23, 2015 (aged 83) Chicago, Illinois Batted: Right Threw: Right
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Banks, Ernie Baseball Hall of Fame
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Ernie Banks - Wikipedia
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September 17, 1953: Ernie Banks breaks color barrier for Cubs – Society for American Baseball Research
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May 12, 1970: 'Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks reaches milestone with 500th homer – Society for American Baseball Research