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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