This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 3/22/2012.
Ernie Banks delighted Wrigley Field fans with his long homeruns steady fielding and cheerful disposition. 'Mr. Cub' belted 512 home runs, five times hitting over 40 in a single season. After smashing a record of five grand slams in 1955 he belted 47 homeruns in 1958 the most ever by a shortstop. He also became the first National Leaguer to win the MVP Award in consecutive years 1958 to 1959. Banks' love for the game is still exemplified by his signature phrase 'Let's play two!' Hall of Famer Ernie Banks has hand signed this blonde engraved Big Stick bat and added the inscription 'HOF 77'. This product comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity.