"This book was created by the staff of the Chicago Tribune using material from the newspaper's archives"--Title page verso

The greatest Cub -- A man for all seasons -- Ernie Banks career milestones -- Where it all began -- Let's win two, Banks first in NL to win back-to-back MVP awards -- Elite, even among his peers -- One amazin' summer -- Ernie gave the city a reason to smile during volatile '60s -- Banks hits no. 500, joins exclusive club -- Twilight time: in final season of historic career; Banks stays positive to the end -- Ernie reflects upon entering Hall of Fame -- Banks goes to bat for Cubs, even on first tee -- Playing game of life, and winning -- If racial bias hurt, he never showed it -- Behind the sunny disposition, a competitive fire burned -- Always sunny -- So long, Mr. Cub -- Ernie by the numbers