Ernie Banks, also known as 'Mr. Cub, ' was a legendary Major League Baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971. He was an 11-time All-Star and two-time National League MVP, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history. Banks was known for his enthusiasm and love of the game, and his nickname 'Mr. Cub' was a testament to his loyalty to the Cubs. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, and his number 14 was retired by the Cubs in 1982. Banks was also known for his defensive prowess, earning him the nickname 'The Banks of the Diamond' due to his ability to make plays at shortstop and third base.