Ernie Banks By Max W. Jan 31, 1931 Birth Period: Jan 31, 1931 to Apr 25, 1950 School Apr 24, 1950 Graduation Feb 24, 1951 Joined the Army Jan 1, 1953 Played for the Kanas City Monarchs Feb 24, 1953 Married Oct 24, 1953 Joined MLB Feb 24, 1958 Mvp Feb 24, 1959 Divorce Feb 24, 1961 Knee Injury Feb 24, 1965 400th HR Feb 24, 1968 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Aug 8, 1977 Hall of Fame Feb 24, 1981 2nd Divorce Feb 24, 1984 married again Feb 24, 1997 Married another time Aug 8, 2013 Presidental Medal of Freedom
