Reaction to the death Friday night of Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks:
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“Did a card show w Ernie Banks. He drove the promoter crazy! Spent time/talked with every person. After an hour had signed maybe 15.” – Two-time NL MVP Dale Murphy on Twitter.
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“It’s a great day for a ball game; let’s play two!” R.I.P to the great (Mr. Cub) Ernie Banks!” – Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper on Twitter.
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“RIP Ernie banks/ sad day for Chicago and cubs nation – great human being.” – Actor and Chicago area native John Cusack on Twitter.
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“Ernie Banks. ‘Mr. Cub.’ 1931-2015.” – Sign posted on the marquee at Wrigley Field.
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“This year, during every Cubs game, you can bet that No. 14 will be watching over his team. And if we’re lucky, it’ll be a beautiful day for not just one ballgame, but two.” – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
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“Mr. Lets Play 2!! You will be in our Hearts Forever!!” – Chicago White Sox Hall of Famer Frank Thomas on Twitter.
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“Ernie Banks, Mr. Cub, you will be missed by Chicago baseball fans especially, but baseball fans everywhere will miss this hero.” – The Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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“RIP “Mr Cub” Ernie Banks…thank you for your great contributions to the game of baseball!” – Detroit Tigers ace David Price.
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“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.” – Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Twitter.
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“Crushed to learn of passing of MR Cub -ERNIE BANKS – loved his spirit / smile & man could he play.” – ESPN announcer Dick Vitale on Twitter.
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