April 2015 Antique & Collectibles
Willie Mays and Ernie Banks Autographed photo
Willie Mays and Ernie Banks Autographed Photo with Certificate of Authenticity
Willie Howard Mays (Say Hey Kid)
Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 170 lb.
Born: May 6, 1931 in Westfield, AL (Age 83.307)
High School: Fairfield Industrial HS (Fairfield, AL)
Signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent in 1950. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 25, 1951 (Age 20.019, 8,394th in MLB history)
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season [*]
Teams (by GP): Giants/Mets 1951-1973
Last Game: September 9, 1973 (Age 42.126)
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1979 (409/432 ballots).
Ernest Banks (Mr. Cub)
Positions: First Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 180 lb.
Born: January 31, 1931 in Dallas, TX
High School: Booker T. Washington HS (Dallas, TX)
School: University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs in 1953. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 17, 1953 (Age 22.229, 8,657th in MLB history)
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1954 season [*]
Team: Cubs 1953-1971
Last Game: September 26, 1971 (Age 40.238)
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1977 (321/383 ballots).
View Ernie Banks Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: January 23, 2015 in Chicago, IL