Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Sports Stars Lost in 2015: Mr. Cub and Mr. Sox

From the Dec. 31, 2015, Chicago Tribune "2015 in Review: Unforgettable."

ERNIE BANKS--  Mr. Cubs.  Hall of Famer.  Died Jan. 23 at age 83.  Hit 512 home runs during 19-year career that included National league MVP in 1958 and '59.

STEVE MONTADOR--  Chicago Blackhawks defenseman on Feb. 15.

GORDIE GILLESPIE--  Illinois coaching, won 2,402 games at Lewis University and Joliet Catholic.  Died Feb. 28.

MINNIE MINOSO--  White Sox legend, known as "The Cuban Comet.  Died March 1 at age 90.  Chicago's first black major league player.  Played parts of 12 seasons for Sox, including a game in each of five decades.  Nine-time All-Star.  Mr. Sox.

--DaCoot

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