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Monster Pike

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RIP Ernie Banks
« on: January 24, 2015, 03:51:50 PM »
I know this is the misc. bowl related forum, but I think most bowlers know who the Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, aka Mr. Cub, is.  He'da been 84 next week.  My favorite Cub of all time.  My daughter wears his #14 because she became of fan of him thru her pop, me.  I wore his # when I still played adult fast pitch league ball.

He'll be missed.
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2015, 04:21:12 PM »
Yes he will be missed.  Class all the way, and a great ambassador for baseball!

Great post!

Quote from: Monster Pike on January 24, 2015, 03:51:50 PM
I know this is the misc. bowl related forum, but I think most bowlers know who the Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, aka Mr. Cub, is.  He'da been 84 next week.  My favorite Cub of all time.  My daughter wears his #14 because she became of fan of him thru her pop, me.  I wore his # when I still played adult fast pitch league ball.

He'll be missed.
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2015, 05:36:04 PM »
I grew up a Sox fan but always likes Mr. Cub. Always showed class and was a gentleman. None of this staring at your ball or making a show of hitting a home run. Off to a field of dreams to "play two today".
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2015, 11:22:16 AM »
Update:  His family came out & said it was a heart attack.

There's talk that they might pick 1 day every year & call it Ernie Banks Day at Wrigley.  Either they always "play 2" or all Cubs (& opponents if they wish) wear #14 jersey's were 2 options discussed.  That would be pretty cool.
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2015, 01:32:27 PM »
As a lifelong Giants fan, I will miss Ernie. He was the personification of class like Stan Musial. Banks played baseball because he loved the game. You never saw Ernie flip a bat after hitting a home run or do anything to show up the other team. Ernie, RIP and thanks for the memories.
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2015, 01:37:13 PM »
Quote from: Monster Pike on January 26, 2015, 11:22:16 AM
Update:  His family came out & said it was a heart attack.

There's talk that they might pick 1 day every year & call it Ernie Banks Day at Wrigley.  Either they always "play 2" or all Cubs (& opponents if they wish) wear #14 jersey's were 2 options discussed.  That would be pretty cool.

Playing a double header wearing #14 jersey's would be an appropriate tribute to the greatest Cub of all time.
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2015, 02:55:50 PM »
The doubleheader idea sounds great. Since MLB teams don't schedule doubleheaders any more, they could either invite a couple of minor league or college teams to play the other part of the doubleheader.
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2015, 07:09:49 PM »
I second what many on here have said! He was the personification of class and truly loved the game! Being a Braves fan I do remember him hitting #500 off of Pat Jarvis of the Braves.
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2015, 07:52:10 PM »
I was thrilled to get his autograph at a signing in Des Moines sometime in the mid 80's. Got his and Duke Snider's. Had that Mr. Banks' ball out a few days ago after hearing of his passing. RIP Ernie, may you eternally play 2!
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2015, 08:07:20 PM »
They occasionally do day-night doubleheaders, so they can get double the income from ticket sales.  I used to love the traditional Sunday afternoon DH's.  Miss those days.

But yes.....I agree with all!  Great topic MP and great responses all.

Quote from: Walking E on January 26, 2015, 02:55:50 PM
The doubleheader idea sounds great. Since MLB teams don't schedule doubleheaders any more, they could either invite a couple of minor league or college teams to play the other part of the doubleheader.
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Re: RIP Ernie Banks
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2015, 11:24:56 PM »
Yeah, he's up there playing 2, Santo's clicking his heels, all the former greats having a big all star game & my dad in the box seats taking in all of the games w/a never ending ice cold beer...
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