Ernie Banks "Mr Cub" and Billy Williams Signed Baseball
Official National League (Leonard Coleman) baseball signed in ink by Hall of Fame teammates Ernie Banks "MR CUB" and Billy Williams. Billy Williams’ signature to the sweet spot and inscribed: “H.O.F. 1987.” Ernie Banks signature to the south panel, additionally inscribed “MR CUB.” Ball is bright and clean with some very mild soiling, signatures show some light fading. The Official Leonard Coleman National League baseballs were utilized by professional baseball from 1995-1999. Housed in an acrylic display cube.
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The 6-time All-Star, Billy Williams joined Ernie Banks and the Cubs briefly in 1959 and 1960 before spending the next 14 seasons with the Cubs. Williams won the 1961 Rookie of the Year, the 1972 batting title (.333 batting average) and a Gold Glove.
Williams’ teammate, Ernie Banks, played his entire 19 year career with the Chicago Cubs. Banks was a 14-time All-Star, won two MVP awards and a Gold Glove. He’s also a member of the elite 500 home run club, retiring with a career 512 home runs. Banks had twice led the league in home runs and RBIs, where in his 1958 MVP season he led in both home runs and RBIs, as well as Slugging and Total Bases.
Ernie Banks was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977 and Billy Williams in 1987.
