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Ernie Banks, Hall of Famer known as Mr. Cub, dies at 83 - CBS News
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Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs icon, dies at age 83 - Sports Illustrated
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Ernie Banks, 'Mr. Cub,' dies at 83
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Ernie Banks' Spirit Welcomes World Series Visitors Just Blocks
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Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks, 83, dies
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Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs icon, dies at age 83 - Sports Illustrated
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Ernie Banks dead at 83: Baseball and beyond react to death of
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Ernie Banks dies at age 83 - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
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Ernie Banks, ever-optimistic and beloved baseball great known as
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Where Are They Now: Ernie Banks - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs icon, dies at age 83 - Sports Illustrated
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