As the Cubs got ready for the 1955 season, Ernie was cornered by Cubs radio announcer Bert Wilson. You can hear how nervous the youngster is in the spotlight this early in his career.
Listen to the interview here.
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Cubs 365, March 4
Every day in 2012, the Just One Bad Century blog will feature a story about this day in Cubs history. We're calling it Cubs 365.
On this day in 1955, the Cubs were conducting their spring training in Mesa Arizona. Young Ernie Banks was coming off a tremendous rookie season; one that saw him place second in the Rookie of the Year voting to St. Louis' Wally Moon. (Hank Aaron finished fourth). Ernie hit 19 homers and knocked in 79 runs for the Cubs; incredible numbers for a shortstop.
As the Cubs got ready for the 1955 season, Ernie was cornered by Cubs radio announcer Bert Wilson. You can hear how nervous the youngster is in the spotlight this early in his career.
Listen to the interview here.
As the Cubs got ready for the 1955 season, Ernie was cornered by Cubs radio announcer Bert Wilson. You can hear how nervous the youngster is in the spotlight this early in his career.
Listen to the interview here.
