Photos from Ernie Banks’ visitation and funeral in Chicago, as well as his statue which was placed at Daley Plaza for four days.
Former Chicago Cubs player and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Billy Williams speaks during the visitation for fellow Cubs former hall of famer Ernie Banks at Fourth Presbytrian Church. (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs fan Ronnie “Woo Woo” Wickers kneels in front of the casket and portrait of Ernie Banks during his visitation. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
People gather for the visitation for the Chicago Cubs former standout player Ernie Banks at Fourth Presbytrian Church. (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)
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Former Chicago Cubs outfielder George Altman pays his respects to teammate Ernie Banks during his visitation. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
People gather for the visitation for the Chicago Cubs former standout player Ernie Banks at Fourth Presbytrian Church. (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)
Fans place flowers on a memorial Saturday outside Wrigley Field after former Cubs player Ernie Banks died Friday. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
A memorial message is displayed Friday night on the Wrigley Field marquee after former Cubs player Ernie Banks died earlier that day. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
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Alex Budras, left, and Michael Meade, center, bring flowers to Wrigley Field in honor of Cubs baseball legend Ernie Banks. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)