1959 Topps Baseball #559 - Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs - MLB Hall of Fame

Description: 1959 Topps Baseball #559 - Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs - MLB Hall of Fame - SGC 4 On the Player - Ernest "Ernie" Banks, also known as "Mr. Cub" (1931-2015), achieved stardom as both a shortstop and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971. Ernie Banks remains one of the most popular Chicago Cub baseball players all-time. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, he earned a spot on the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. Beginning his professional baseball career in 1950 with the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro leagues, Banks briefly served in the U.S. military before returning to play for the Monarchs. His National League journey commenced in September 1953, and the following year, he was the National League Rookie of the Year runner-up. Banks made 14 appearances as a National League All-Star. He emerged as the focal point for the Cubs in the late 1950s, securing the National League Most Valuable Player title in 1958 and 1959, and becoming the Cubs' first Gold Glove winner in 1960. In 2013, Banks was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contribution to sports. On the Set - The 1959 Topps baseball card series stands as the largest collection ever presented, featuring 572 players. The set introduced new subsets dedicated to emerging rookies and captivating baseball moments.

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Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas

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