The Chirp: Rest in Peace, Ernie Banks

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Jan 24, 2015

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, forever dubbed “Mr. Cub”, died Friday at the age of 83. Banks hit 512 home runs in his 19-year career, but he’s most well-known for his endless enthusiasm and his catchphrase, “It’s a great day for baseball. Let’s play two!” Players around the sports world took to Twitter to pay respect to a true giant of the game:

Mr Cub. What you have done for the game of baseball the city of Chicago and everyone you have ever touched will never be forgotten. RIP
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 24, 2015

Rest in peace Ernie. What a tremendous loss. You will be missed!#LetsPlayTwo #RIPErnieBanks
— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) January 24, 2015

Baseball has lost another legend #RIPMrCub pic.twitter.com/QPQs7BRbSA
— Jason Motte (@JMotte30) January 24, 2015

Sad news hearing about Mr.Cub Ernie Banks passing Rest In Peace,True baseball legend #HOF #MrCub #LetsPlay2
- Randy Johnson (@RJ51Photos) January 24,

Ernie Banks was wonderful on and off the field. I would run into him every so often in Chicago. #MrCub will be missed!
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 24, 2015

The baseball family lost a legend today. RIP Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks
— Joba Chamberlain (@Joba_44) January 24, 2015

One time for Mr.Cub! RIP Ernie Banks. One of the city's greatest sports icons! http://t.co/XiRvBnN7zQ pic.twitter.com/vzIJGdvOOk
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) January 24, 2015

RIP "Mr Cub" Ernie Banks...thank you for your great contributions to the game of baseball!
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) January 24, 2015

Very sad to hear the passing of Ernie Banks. He was a true trailblazer in baseball. One of the all tIme greats! #RIPMRCUB...
— Warren Moon (@WMoon1) January 24, 2015

Let's play 2 for Ernie Banks! #RIP
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) January 24, 2015

So sorry to hear the news about Ernie Banks. I was lucky to meet him before a game my sophomore year of high school. pic.twitter.com/NrxdyLhnkl
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) January 24, 2015

Oh man. Ernie Banks. Rest in power.
— player/coach (@CMPunk) January 24, 2015

RIP Mr. Cub Ernie Banks......thank you for all of your contributions to the game we both love! ?
— Jimmy Rollins (@JimmyRollins11) January 24, 2015

#RIP "Mr Cub" Ernie Banks what you did for MLB opened doors for all sports, you will be missed #Thankyou #Cubiesallday
— Shawn Marion (@matrix31) January 24, 2015

"It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!" R.I.P to the great (Mr. Cub) Ernie Banks! #legend http://t.co/8XzqI62UfS
— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) January 24, 2015

The lights will be on tonight in heaven for the double header. #RIPErnieBanks #LetsPlayTwo pic.twitter.com/nlqDq1X9Wd
— Michael Cuddyer (@mcuddy23) January 24, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Ernie Banks!!! What a Special Man!! Always put a smile on my face when seeing him!! #GodBlessYou
— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 24, 2015

Mr. Lets Play 2!! You will be in our Hearts Forever!!
— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 24, 2015

Legend. http://t.co/bSWNRh8mLt #LetsPlayTwo pic.twitter.com/pXB7cmGWZL
— MLB (@MLB) January 24, 2015

Very sad to hear the passing of #ErnieBanks , loved the game and the game loved him. Gods peace be with you and your family.
— Mike Piazza (@mikepiazza31) January 24, 2015

You can bet there will be many doubleheaders played in heaven! @cubs #letsplay2
— Jamie Moyer (@jmo50Moyer) January 24, 2015

We are saddened to announce that Hall of Famer Ernie Banks has passed away. http://t.co/U3E6N7aCLi #LetsPlayTwo pic.twitter.com/5MQzjpYF3G
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 24, 2015

The Chirp: Rest in Peace, Ernie Banks

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