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Obama, Emanuel, More Pay Tribute To Ernie Banks

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jan 24, 2015 5:20PM

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Image credit: MLB.com/Sportscenter

Most of us are waking up to the news of the passing of Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks Friday night. Mr. Banks was 83. His ever-present smile and boundless enthusiasm earned him the nickname "Mr. Cub."

We gathered some of our favorite tributes to Mr. Banks, including a statement from President Obama. Follow the Storify below.