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Ernie Banks hit his 500th career home run with the Chicago Cubs on May 12, 1970. Fifty years later, we look back on that historic achievement.
Many Chicago Cubs seasons have come and gone, including our long-awaited championship in 2016, yet one thing remains: Ernie Banks still is the most beloved Cub in team history. And it was on this date 50 years ago that he had possibly his biggest moment.
On May 12, 1970, the Cubs were playing the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field.