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Ernie Banks hits 500th HR on May 12, 1970
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Ernie Banks, Hall of Famer and Mr. Cub – Daily Press
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Banks' 500th homer, 05/12/1970
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, 'Mr. Cub', dies at 83, Sports
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Ernie Banks, Baseball Wiki
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12 May 1970: Ernie Banks (14) hit's home run number 500 in a MLB game between
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This Day in History, May 12, 2017
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The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 10: Ernie Banks, May 12, 1970 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Ernie Banks 500th Home Run, Today marks the 50-year anniversary of Ernie Banks' 500th home run. We miss you, Mr. Cub! #LetsPlayTwo, By Chicago Cubs
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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, September 2, 1965 – Mr Cub Ernie Banks hits his 400th career home run
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Ernie Banks Career Stats & Biggest Accomplishments
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Hank Aaron reflects on his 3000th hit in Cincinnati