⚾️On August 24, 1971 at Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Banks’ 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time, comes in the fourth frame off Jim McGlothlin, a two-out solo shot to left field that ties the score at 3-3. On December 1, 1971, Banks retired as a player but continued to coach for the Cubs until 1973. He was an instructor in the minor leagues for the next three seasons and also wor

⚾️On August 22, 1982 the Cubs pay tribute to the legendary Ernie Banks at Wrigley Field when the team retires his uniform number 14 that he wore for 19 seasons in Chicago in a pregame ceremony. The Hall of Famer, who retired in 1971, is the first player in the 106-year history of the franchise to be honored in this manner. The Cubs did not retire any more numbers for another 5 years, when Billy Williams received the honor. The Cubs defeated the Padres 8-7 that day, rallying from a 5-0 hole, befo