Tweet Sheet: Reactions to the Passing of Mr. Cub
Twitter users send up RIPs for Ernie Banks.
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Dave Winfield, @DaveWinfieldHOF - Former right fielder Dave Winfield remembers a fellow Hall of Famer, and true friend.(Photo: Dave Winfield via Twitter)
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Anthony Rizzo, @ARizzo44 - Current Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reflects on the legacy Mr. Cub left on the team, the city, and the sport.(Photo: Anthony Rizzo via Twitter)
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Chad Johnson, @ochocinco - A six-time NFL Pro Bowler, Ochocinco knows something about being an All-Star. He sent up a prayer emoji for Mr. Cub.(Photo: Chad Johnson via Twitter)
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Skip Bayless, @RealSkipBayless - ESPN2's First Take star remembers where a career like Mr. Cub's starts: with a love for the sport.(Photo: Skip Bayless via Twitter)
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Bryce Harper, @Bharper3407 - Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper goes for a throwback photo of Mr. Cub, and his best known catchphrase, to pay homage to the #legend.(Photo: Bryce Harper via Twitter)
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Steve Garvey, @SteveGarvey6 - Baseball's "Mr. Clean" tips his hat to the indelible mark Ernie Banks left.(Photo: Steve Garvey via Twitter)
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, @RevJJackson - Rev. Jesse Jackson reflects.(Photo: Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. via Twitter)
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Frank Thomas, @TheBigHurt35 - Frank Thomas, a Hall of Famer himself, tweets out a prayer.(Photo: Frank Thomas via Twitter)
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Freddie Gibbs, @FreddieGibbs - Midwest rapper Freddie Gibbs sends a prayer for peace. (Photo: Freddie Gibbs via Twitter)
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Ferguson Jenkins Jr., @FergieJenksin31 - Former pitcher Fergie Jenkins reminisces; he spent much of his Hall of Fame career as a Chicago Cub.(Photo: Fergie Jenkins via Twitter)