Ernie Banks: Facts & Related Content
Ernie Banks is a MLB baseball player. He was born on January 31, 1931
Facts
| Also Known As | Ernest Banks • Mr. Cub |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1931 • Dallas • Texas |
| Died | January 23, 2015 (aged 83) • Chicago • Illinois |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2013) • Baseball Hall of Fame (1977) • Most Valuable Player (1959) • Most Valuable Player (1958) • two-time MVP • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1977) • Gold Glove • 14x All-Star |
| College | University of Chicago (Chicago, IL) |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 1 inch, 180 lb (185 cm, 81 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | September 17, 1953 |
| Last Game | September 26, 1971 |
| Jersey Number | 14 (1953-1956, Chicago Cubs) • 14 (1957-1961, Chicago Cubs) • 14 (1962-1971, Chicago Cubs) |
| Position | first baseman and shortstop |
| At Bats | 9,421 |
| Batting Average | 0.274 |
| Hits | 2,583 |
| Home Runs | 512 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.33 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.83 |
| Runs | 1,305 |
| Runs Batted In | 1,636 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.5 |
| Stolen Bases | 50 |
Top Questions
Where was Ernie Banks born?
Ernie Banks was born in Dallas, Texas, United States.
When was Ernie Banks born?
Ernie Banks was born on January 31, 1931.
What was Ernie Banks's batting average?
Ernie Banks had a career batting average of 0.274.
How many home runs did Ernie Banks hit?
Ernie Banks hit 512 home runs during his career.
How many hits did Ernie Banks have?
Ernie Banks had 2,583 hits in his career.
What position did Ernie Banks play?
Ernie Banks played first baseman and shortstop.
How tall was Ernie Banks?
Ernie Banks was 6 ft 1 inch, 180 lb (185 cm, 81 kg).
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