Ernie Banks
Chronology
| 1931 | Born in Dallas, Texas |
| 1946 | Joins black barnstorming team in Amarillo, Texas |
| 1950 | Signs with Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro National League |
| 1951-52 | Serves in U.S. Army |
| 1953 | Signs with Chicago Cubs for $2,000 bonus |
| 1955-60 | Hits more home runs than any other major leaguer |
| 1958-59 | Named National League's MVP in two consecutive years |
| 1962 | Switches from shortstop to first base |
| 1969 | Cubs lose pennant after leading NL for most of the season |
| 1970 | Gets 500th home run and 1600th RBI on same day |
| 1971 | Retires as an active player after 19 seasons with Cubs |
| 1977 | Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame |
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