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Ernie Banks memorial: ‘Ernie Banks is Mr. Cub because he loved us back’

August 19, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

Political leaders, Hall of Fame ballplayers and dozens of ordinary Chicagoans bade a poignant but uplifting farewell Saturday to Ernie Banks, the Chicago Cubs shortstop whose otherworldly athleticism, unflagging optimism...

Northwestern Game Day: Looking to end misery against Purdue

June 16, 2018 at 3:01 a.m.

After six straight losses, Northwestern is almost at a loss for words to explain their heart-wrenching defeats. Saturday evening the Wildcats try to put an end to the nonsense when...

Chicago Cubs fan George Valdez takes pictures with a cellphone at the site in Daley Plaza where the statue of former Chicago Cubs player Ernie Banks in on display.

Fans, former teammates, friends pay respects at Ernie Banks visitation

August 19, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

Ernie Banks loved baseball and he loved the fans. On Friday, the fans loved him back, paying their respects during a public visitation at Fourth Presbyterian Church in downtown Chicago....

The Cubs' Ernie Banks saved a wild throw from entering the outfield after the Reds' Johnny Temple stole second in 1958.

Don Kessinger remembers Ernie Banks as ‘great teammate’

May 15, 2019 at 7:43 p.m.

Former Cubs shortstop Don Kessinger remembers teammate Ernie Banks as "the greatest ambassador for baseball and a terrific teammate and friend." Kessinger, 72, said he had planned to attend Banks'...

Sammy Sosa and Ernie Banks were honored by the Cubs before the 2003 home opener for being 500 home run hitters.

Sammy Sosa to miss Ernie Banks’ funeral

August 19, 2019 at 7:57 a.m.

Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa will not be attending the funeral of Ernie Banks on Saturday, a friend of Sosa's told the Tribune on Wednesday. Sosa is scheduled to travel...

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is flanked by assistants Jeff Capel, left, and Nate James.

Former Duke assistants praise Mike Krzyzewski

August 19, 2019 at 7:57 a.m.

After Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski recorded his 1,000th career victory in a win over St. John's on Sunday, he thanked all the former players and assistants who helped him reach...

Who’s ready to fill White Sox leadership void?

May 8, 2019 at 6:20 p.m.

O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done ... Robin Ventura is no Walt Whitman, but the White Sox manager senses a clubhouse leadership void following the retirement of...

Cubs and city of Chicago to host Ernie Banks memorial on Wednesday

May 15, 2019 at 7:43 p.m.

The widow of Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, speaking publicly for the first time since her husband's death Friday, told his legions of fans that the North Side legend...

Ernie Banks’ legacy secure as a uniter transcending racial barriers

August 19, 2019 at 7:56 a.m.

Ernie Banks didn't call me back last week. I left voice messages, e-mailed him, sent him a text. That certainly wasn't like Ernie. He missed last weekend's Cubs Convention, and...

Jan. 23, 2015: Ernie Banks, the legendary ‘Mr. Cub,’ dead at 83

August 19, 2019 at 7:56 a.m.

Ernie Banks, one of baseball's most ebullient and optimistic ambassadors, died Friday, his wife, Liz, confirmed. Known worldwide as "Mr. Cub," Banks became the Cubs' first African-American player on Sept....

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