All alone atop the list of games played (2,528) without a single postseason appearance, Ernie Banks still cemented his “Mr. Cub” status with 512 home runs, two MVP honors and a love for the game, win or lose. These (10) items are autographed by the Wrigley hero who died one year shy of his team’s long-awaited championship. Bold signatures average (“9”) strength and include:

Signed Retired Number Banner: a 56x36” white nylon banner with a blue pinstripe pattern and “14” in blue numerals. Banks has signed on the “4” in silver marker and inscribed “HOF 77”

Signed 1999 Wrigley Field Scorecard: issued for a Cubs vs. Brewers game; signed on the front cover in black marker

Signed Photo: a 9-3/4 x 7-7/8 black-and-white photo of Banks and Willie Mays at Wrigley Field signed (by Banks only) in blue marker

(5) Signed Baseballs:

* a snow-white Negro League Museum ball (grade “9”) signed on a side panel in blue marker (“6” strength with ink migration) and inscribed “Mr Cub”

* a lightly toned Negro League ball (grade “7”) signed on the sweet spot in black marker

* a plastic Chicago Cubs logo ball (affixed to a base) signed on the sweet spot in black marker

* a Chicago Cubs logo ball signed on a side panel in black marker; comes with a plastic stadium seat holder and a “Mr. Cub” hologram

* a Chicago Cubs logo ball signed on a side panel in silver marker; comes with a plastic stadium seat holder and a “Mr. Cub” hologram

Signed Mini-Catcher’s Mask: a blue plastic accessory signed on the top in black marker

Signed Vintage Mini-Car: a plastic replica signed on the roof in black marker

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