Interview: Sole survivor of boat tragedy that killed 2 NFL players still wonders why he lived Aug 19, 2009
12:45 PM EDT, August 18, 2009. (AP) The sole survivor of a February boating accident that killed two NFL players and a former college player said he's still haunted daily by "survivor's guilt" and wonders why he was the one who lived. (FOX61, CT)
American businessman Timothy Barton signs deal to buy Italian Serie A club AS Bari Aug 19, 2009
4:36 AM EDT, August 19, 2009. MILAN (AP) AS Bari has signed a preliminary deal for the sale of the Serie A club to American businessman Timothy Barton. (FOX61, CT)
Cubs demote closer Kevin Gregg and move Carlos Marmol into role Aug 19, 2009
9:53 PM EDT, August 18, 2009. SAN DIEGO (AP) Beleaguered Chicago Cubs closer Kevin Gregg was demoted Tuesday, and replaced by right-hander Carlos Marmol. (FOX61, CT)
Bauman: Injuries damaging Cubs' hopes Aug 12, 2009
A term such as "inadequate" or "disappointing" or "In the name of Ernie Banks and all that is holy, we have to be better than this" would be a workable substitute. The Cubs, three games back in the Central, three games back in the Wild Card, are in a position that is obviously difficult, but just as obviously 00000FB7 not impossible. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Career RBI Leaders Aug 10, 2009
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Opinion: He got an out Aug 9, 2009
To be sure, the Cubs would probably erect a statue of Sosa next to the one of Ernie Banks outside Wrigley Field if he could somehow come back and hit enough home runs to let them win a World Series. Meanwhile, Barry Bonds remains the home run king. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pujols' slam caps Cards' rally Aug 5, 2009
Pujols' five grand slams this season also tie Ernie Banks' 1955 NL single-season record. "I got ahead. I tried to throw a slider in the dirt; it didn't make it to the dirt," Green said. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Pujols slam in 10th propels Cards past Mets Aug 5, 2009
With the Citi Field crowd still jeering Green, Pujols hit an 0-2 pitch into the seats in left to tie Ernie Banks NL record of five slams in a season set in 1955. The All-Star slugger is 7 for 9 with 24 RBIs with the bases loaded this year and leads the majors with 36 homers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cardinals Rally to Beat Skidding Mets Aug 5, 2009
With the Citi Field crowd still jeering Green, Pujols hit an 0-2 pitch into the seats in left to tie Ernie Banks' NL record of five slams in a season. The All-Star slugger is 7 for 9 with 24 RBIs with the bases loaded this year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mets stunned by Cardinals in extras Aug 5, 2009
This one had turned before the best hitter in the game equaled the National League record for slams in a season -- Ernie Banks hit five in 1955. Green had replaced Feliciano with the bases loaded, needing one out to afford the Mets another shot at the Cardinals' bullpen. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Banks, Greinke linked Jul 28, 2009
-- Ernie Banks thinks he can relate to Zack Greinke as well as anyone in the world ... Ernie Banks' cell phone number is scribbled in black ink, waiting for the right moment. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ramirez passes Mantle on career HR list Jul 22, 2009
The others were Lou Gehrig, Eddie Murray, Mel Ott, Eddie Mathews, Ernie Banks, Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Jimmie Foxx. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Green looks back on breaking barrier 50 years ago Jul 21, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009. (07-20) 18:19 PDT -- Pumpsie Green spent six seasons in the minor leagues, ignoring the racism and the everyday insensitivity that was part of baseball in the integration era of 1947-59. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Breaking the Beantown barrier Jul 21, 2009
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Manny Ramirez passes Mickey Mantle on career HR list Jul 21, 2009
The others were Lou Gehrig, Eddie Murray, Mel Ott, Eddie Mathews, Ernie Banks, Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Jimmie Foxx. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. (FOX61, CT)
Simpson On Life with Hall of Fame Grandfather Billy Williams Jul 15, 2009
Your grandfather played alongside many baseball greats such as Ernie Banks and Ron Santo. Does he ever tell any stories from his playing days. (Fightingillini.com)
Victorino named starter Jul 15, 2009
Even a pregame pep talk by Ernie Banks didn't help the NL last year at old Yankee Stadium, where Michael Young's sacrifice fly at 1:37 a.m. gave the AL a 4-3, 15-inning victory. Now 11-0-1 since its 1996 defeat at Philadelphia the longest unbeaten streak in All-Star history the AL has cut the overall gap to 40-37-2 and hasn't lost in six meetings since the winning league started receiving home-field advantage in the World Series. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Westside alumnus has 2-sport desire Jul 10, 2009
--- Ernie Banks immortalized the baseball phrase "let's play two." Sanders Commings would like to bring a similar sentiment back to Georgia. The former two-sport star at Westside High School would like to reprise roles in both football and baseball for the Bulldogs this year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
PG South: Ernie Banks carries big stick for Wild Things Jul 9, 2009
Wild Things photo Ernie Banks is a first baseman for the Washington Wild Things. When Ernie Banks' name is bellowed out by the public address announcer, the Washington Wild Things' first baseman is often greeted by cries of "Let's play two" or "Hall of Famer." ... While Banks has been doing his hitting damage light years away from the major leagues, where Chicago's Ernie Banks collected 512 home runs during an 18-year career (1953-1971) and was loved for his sunny personality, Washington's first... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Almost Perfect Jul 9, 2009
You know Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams. Jimmy Qualls. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Top Clemson Pro Performances Jun 23, 2009
Among the nine National League batters he retired were five future Hall of Fame players: Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Bill Mazeroski. 9. (Clemsontigers.com)
SPORTS & DRUGS Test links Sosa with doping Jun 17, 2009
Ernie Banks, '53-71 - 512. Eddie Mathews, '52-68 - 512. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Baseball's Buck O'Neil Scored Jun 4, 2009
O'Neil played a key role in lifting Ernie Banks from the Negro leagues' Kansas City Monarchs to the Cubs. Later he discovered another future Hall of Famer, Lou Brock, and Joe Carter, who hit the 1993 World Series-winning home run for the Toronto Blue Jays. (Investors Business Daily)
Coug baseballers wake the echoes of a legend May 29, 2009
He played against the likes of Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor. Conley won nearly 100 games in the Majors. (Cougfan.com)
Griffey, Wakamatsu make the game fun again for Mariners May 14, 2009
By Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images. The Seattle Mariners have been sporting more smiles and enjoying more high-five moments this season than a year ago. (USA Today -- Sports)
K-Rod ready to go in Mets' finale May 13, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Mets. New York (18-14) vs. Atlanta (16-17), 1:10 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Notable dates: Jenkins and Maddux May 3, 2009
Jenkins was used as a pinch-runner for Ernie Banks in the 11th and scored the winning run in the Cubs' 2-1 victory over the Mets. April 20, 1969: Struck out 10 to win his 50th Major League game in a 6-3 win over the Expos. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Mets try to make most of Johan's start Apr 29, 2009
Sheffield's two RBIs Tuesday gave him 1,637, moving him past Ernie Banks into 26th place on the all-time list. Catcher Ramon Castro, who hasn't started in four games, will be behind the plate Wednesday afternoon. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Marlins snap skid Apr 29, 2009
Notes: Sheffields two RBIs gave him 1,637, moving him past Ernie Banks into 26th place on the career list. Carlos Beltran extended his hitting streak to 11 games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cantu homers twice vs. Mets as Marlins snap 7-game skid Apr 29, 2009
Notes: Sheffield's two RBI gave him 1,637, moving him past Ernie Banks into 26th place on the career list. extended his hitting streak to 11 games. (USA Today -- Sports)
Meet the Famous Faces at Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting Apr 17, 2009
ERNIE BANKS, Baseball Hall of Famer: This retired Chicago Cub met Buffett at a golf tourney in Omaha. From 1998 to 2001, he stepped into the batter's box each year when Buffett, wearing a uniform with "The Whip" emblazoned on the back, threw out the first pitch at an Omaha Royals game -- a meeting tradition. (FastCompany)
Opinion: Ovechkin last challenge? Lifting Cup Apr 13, 2009
Ernie Banks isnt recalled for his Hall of Fame career with the Chicago Cubs as much as he is for not ever playing in a World Series. Take away the titles from Bird, MJ and Magic and theyd fall into the same category as Dominique Wilkins, a superior player who never sipped championship nectar. (MSNBC -- Sports)
It's A New Season: Walter E. Smithe Furniture Says 'Go Cubs' With Marketing Partnerships, TV Ads Apr 11, 2009
The commercial also includes appearances by Chicago baseball legends Ernie Banks and Billy Williams, who previously starred in Smithe's "Field of Dreams" TV ad. Smithe's Chicago Cubs ad can be viewed at , along with the company's other commercials. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
HART opens 'Bleacher Bums' Apr 8, 2009
"I grew up in the Polish section of Chicago's North Side, just a few miles north of the 'friendly confines' of Wrigley Field, where I spent many a fine summer afternoon watching Ernie Banks and the other lovable losers of my Chicago Cubs try and win one," said Romans. "The characters in these bleachers are indeed typical of what you'll find in Chicago any summer afternoon when the Cubs are at home. And - yes - they really throw back home run balls hit by the visiting team and they seriously... (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
NCAA Sun.: UNC PC (w/audio) Apr 6, 2009
"I think it would be unfair if that's the only thing that people judged it on. You got to judge it on the body of work and what the young man has done. There have been some great coaches who haven't been able to get to a Final Four. There have been some great players. Did Ernie Banks ever win a World Series? There's been some big-time things out there. That's probably older than most of you guys are. I could probably come up with a more recent example. "But I don't think you can do that. I don't... (InsideCarolina.com)
Cubs take balancing act into new season Apr 4, 2009
" This will be Big Z's fifth Opening Day start, and he's still looking for his first win. He has a 5.57 ERA in his four previous season openers. Last year, Zambrano did not get a decision in a 4-3 loss to the Brewers. He gave up three hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out five. In 2007, he took the loss as the Reds scored five runs on six hits and five walks in five innings for a 5-1 win. Zambrano did not get a decision on April 3, 2006, against the Reds, giving up five runs on seven hits and... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Former Giants, Cubs skipper Franks dies Apr 4, 2009
Former MLB skipper Franks dies. Managed San Francisco Giants in 1960s; Chicago Cubs in 1970s. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
49-1 blowout in college baseball Apr 3, 2009
Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks used to say, "Let's play two." But after what happened in the first game of a college doubleheader, both coaches agreed: "Let's not.". Eastern Kentucky played Kentucky State on April Fools' Day, and the result was no joke: EKU led 49-1 when the teams stopped it after five innings, and they canceled the second game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Let's Play Three? Ernie Banks Would Approve as ISU and UNC Now to Play Tripleheader on Friday Apr 3, 2009
Ernie Banks Would Approve as ISU and UNC Now to Play Tripleheader on Friday - IDAHO STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Ernie Banks Would Approve as ISU and UNC Now to Play Tripleheader on Friday. (Isubengals.com)
Sheffs Run at 500 with Tigers Falls One Shy Apr 1, 2009
Maybe he would have been well over 500 homers already and starting to chase down greats like Ernie Banks and Ted Williams. But it happened. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Sweet 16 facts to celebrate Cubs Mar 27, 2009
Sixteen Cubs players have won BBWAA Awards: seven MVP Awards -- Ernie Banks (1958, 1959), Phil Cavaretta (1945), Andre Dawson (1987) , Gabby Hartnett (1935), Ryne Sandberg (1984), Hank Sauer (1952), Sammy Sosa (1998); four Cy Young Awards -- Ferguson Jenkins (1971), Greg Maddux (1992), Bruce Sutter (1979), Rick Sutcliffe (1984); and five Rookie of the Year Awards: Ken Hubbs (1962), Geovany Soto (2008), Jerome Walton (1989), Billy Williams (1961), Kerry Wood (1998) ... Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks,... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs to Retire the No. 31 Mar 19, 2009
Four numbers have previously been retired by the Cubs: Ernie Banks No. 14 in 1982, Billy Williams No. 26 in 1987, Ron Santos No. 10 in 2003, and Ryne Sandbergs No. 23 in 05. Related Stories. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Cubs to retire 31 for Maddux, Jenkins Mar 19, 2009
The list already includes No. 10 (Ron Santo), No. 14 (Ernie Banks), No. 23 (Ryne Sandberg), No. 26 (Billy Williams) and No. 42 (Jackie Robinson, retired by Major League Baseball). "Both of us had pretty good careers wearing that uniform number," Jenkins said Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
MLB Notebook: Cubs will honor Jenkins, Maddux and No. 31 (Today) Mar 19, 2009
It will be the fifth number retired by the Cubs, joining No. 14 (Ernie Banks), No. 26 (Billy Williams), No. 10 (Ron Santo) and No. 23 (Ryne Sandberg). Jenkins, elected to the Hall of Fame in 1991, and Maddux, who won 355 games before retiring in December, are the first Cubs pitchers to have their numbers retired. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NO SHOT: Odds stacked against Wade for MVP Mar 18, 2009
" Woods was saying what a lot of NBA observers are thinking these days (your average Magic fan, meanwhile, would make a more impassioned case for ). James and Bryant are duking out the MVP contest like titans on twin peaks, their 53-13 teams perched atop respective mountains in the Eastern and Western Conferences. Their magnificent individual performances are largely responsible for their teams' success, too, with the Cavaliers and Lakers in position for No. 1 playoff seeds. There is very... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ernie Banks' mother passes away Mar 13, 2009
CHICAGO -- Essie Banks, the mother of Cubs great and Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, died Monday ... According to Ernie Banks, his mother preferred that he became a minister like one of his grandfathers. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
New Monitoring Stations Detect 'Silent Earthquakes' In Costa Rica Feb 20, 2009
24, 2001) Seismologists now know that deep earthquakes like to do just like baseball immortal Ernie Banks liked to : "Play two today." Douglas A. Wiens, Ph. D., professor of earth and planetary sciences. (Science Daily)
Cubs Inbox: Relievers by the numbers Feb 17, 2009
The Cubs did that in April 1994, when Ernie Banks led a goat into the ballpark while Steve Trachsel was warming up in the bullpen. It didn't work. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
