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Ernie Banks was an American professional baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971. He was a two-time National League Most Valuable Player and a 14-time All-Star. Banks was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. Banks was born in Dallas, Texas, and attended Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas. He began his professional baseball career in 1950 with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League. He made his Major League debut with the Cubs in 1953. Banks was known for his enthusiasm and optimism, and was nicknamed "Mr. Cub". He was a popular figure in Chicago, and was beloved by Cubs fans. He was also known for his philanthropy, and was active in the Chicago community. Banks died on January 23, 2015, at the age of 83. He was survived by his wife, Liz, and their two children.

Popular As Ernest Banks
Occupation actor,music_department
Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 31 January 1931
Birthday 31 January
Birthplace Dallas, Texas, USA
Date of death 23 January, 2015
Died Place Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality United States

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Ernie Banks Height, Weight & Measurements

At 84 years old, Ernie Banks height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

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Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Who Is Ernie Banks's Wife?

His wife is Liz Ellzey (13 June 1997 - 23 January 2015) ( his death) ( 1 child), Marjorie Marie Wardlaw (14 June 1984 - 1997) ( divorced), Eloyce Benton Johnson (23 July 1959 - 15 February 1983) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Mollye Ector (6 April 1953 - 1 July 1959) ( divorced)

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Wife Liz Ellzey (13 June 1997 - 23 January 2015) ( his death) ( 1 child), Marjorie Marie Wardlaw (14 June 1984 - 1997) ( divorced), Eloyce Benton Johnson (23 July 1959 - 15 February 1983) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Mollye Ector (6 April 1953 - 1 July 1959) ( divorced)
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Ernie Banks Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ernie Banks worth at the age of 84 years old? Ernie Banks’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Ernie Banks's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

2013

Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 by President Barack Obama.

2011

Inducted into the ESPN Chicago Hall of Fame in 2011 (inaugural class) with Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Dick Butkus, and Mike Ditka.

1977

Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.

1970

Inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.

1960

Won 1960 National League Gold Glove Award at Shortstop.

1955

Finished in top 10 in voting for National League MVP in 1955, 1957 and 1960.

1953

Extremely likable and popular, Ernie Banks is probably the most popular baseball player to ever put on a Chicago Cubs uniform. He started playing for the Cubs in 1953 and from the moment he hit his first home run, the city of Chicago fell in love with him. Banks started his career as a shortstop before moving to first base. He had four straight seasons of 40 or more home runs and was the National League's Most Valuable Player two consecutive seasons.

1950

He hit his 500th home run on May 12. When he retired, his career home run total was 512.