Farewell to Mr. Cub Posted on January 31, 2015 by Chicago 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: The funeral procession for beloved Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks passes in front of Wrigley Field, Chicago, January 31 2015. Ernie Banks died January 23 of a heart attack in Chicago. He was 83 years old. | James Foster for Sun-Times Media 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: