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Ernie Banks is a MLB baseball player. He was born on January 31, 1931

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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 (1962-1971, Chicago Cubs) • 14 (1957-1961, Chicago Cubs) • 14 (1953-1956, 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

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Where was Ernie Banks born?
Ernie Banks was born in Dallas, Texas, United States.
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).
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.

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