1969 Topps Ernie Banks #20 BGS 5.5

This 1969 Topps Ernie Banks card captures "Mr. Cub" during the twilight of his legendary career. As one of the most beloved figures in baseball history, Banks remains a cornerstone of Chicago sports history and a premier target for vintage collectors.

Graded BGS 5.5, this classic card from the iconic 1969 Topps set offers a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of baseball history featuring one of the game's most iconic power-hitting shortstops.

Card Details

• Year: 1969
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 20
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 5.5

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 41
• Population in Higher Grades: 196
• Total Graded Population: 362

Career Highlights

• Played for the Dallas Black Giants in 1949.
• Played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro leagues in 1950.
• Played for the Amarillo Colts in 1950.
• Played for the Harlem Globetrotters from 1951 to 1953.
• Played for the Chicago Cubs in the National League from 1953 to 1971.
• Selected as an All-Star in 14 different seasons, including 1955 through 1967 and 1969.
• Won back-to-back National League MVP awards in 1958 and 1959.
• Led the National League in home runs and runs batted in during his 1958 MVP campaign.
• Won a Gold Glove Award in 1960.
• Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
• Named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999.
• Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.