The sports world takes to Twitter to remember ‘Mr. Cub’, Ernie Banks

Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, also known as “Mr. Cub” died Friday at age 83. The sports world immediately took to Twitter to remember the baseball icon.

We mourn the passing of Cubs icon and Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. pic.twitter.com/rFMtVQC4J1

— MLB (@MLB) January 24, 2015

“@ABC7Chicago: BREAKING: Cubs legend Ernie Banks, “Mr. Cub,” has died.” GOD bless the Banks family,friends and loved ones. Much Love.

— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) January 24, 2015

I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Ernie Banks!!! What a Special Man!! Always put a smile on my face when seeing him!! #GodBlessYou

— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 24, 2015

Mr. Lets Play 2!! You will be in our Hearts Forever!!

— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 24, 2015

Mr Cub. What you have done for the game of baseball the city of Chicago and everyone you have ever touched will never be forgotten. RIP

— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 24, 2015

RIP Mr. Cub

— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson_30) January 24, 2015

Let’s play two. RIP, Mr. Cub. The game will miss you, Ernie Banks. pic.twitter.com/PRHThc0m0d

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) January 24, 2015

Crushed to learn of passing of MR Cub -ERNIE BANKS – loved his spirit / smile & man could he play / Let’s play 2 /thnx 4 the memories RIP

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) January 24, 2015

#Bears send deepest condolences to Chicago Cubs on passing of legendary Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. #MrCub

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 24, 2015

RIP Mr. Cub Ernie Banks……thank you for all of your contributions to the game we both love!

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