Mr. Cub goes home

[DrLeftover]

Ernie Banks had died, he was 83

Yes, he was one of the best ever.....

In 1958-59, Banks became the first player in National League history to win the MVP in consecutive years. He made a case to win it again in 1960, when he hit 41 home runs and won a Gold Glove at shortstop, leading the league in putouts, assists, double plays and fielding percentage. In the period from 1955 to 1960, Banks' power output included seasons of 47, 45, 44, 43 and 41 home runs -- missing the 40-HR mark only once, when he hit 28 in 1956.

In depth:
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9105572/mlb-late-ernie-banks-known-mr-cub-brought-unbridled-joy-life-baseball