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Banks' 500th home run puts him in rare company
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This Day in Braves History: Rico Carty extends hitting streak to 30-straight games - Battery Power
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, 'Mr. Cub', dies at 83, Sports
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Ernie Banks hits 500th HR on May 12, 1970
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at 83 – The Hollywood Reporter
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This Date in Baseball - Ernie Banks hit his 500th career home run
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Ernie Banks MLB Career & Early Life, Mr. Cub
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The growth of the 500 Home Run Club, through the years
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Today in Cubs history: Ernie Banks hits his 500th home run - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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1970 Topps Ernie Banks