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Chicago mourns, honors Ernie Banks

Dick Martin, 60, of Grayslake salutes the casket and portrait of Ernie Banks during his visitation at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. "He was my idol, he was my hero," Martin said.

Dick Martin, 60, of Grayslake salutes the casket and portrait of Ernie Banks during his visitation at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. “He was my idol, he was my hero,” Martin said.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

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Photos from Ernie Banks’ visitation and funeral in Chicago, as well as his statue which was placed at Daley Plaza for four days.

Honoring Ernie Banks

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)

Honoring Ernie Banks

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)

Honoring Ernie Banks

People gather for the visitation for the Chicago Cubs former standout player Ernie Banks at Fourth Presbytrian Church.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Honoring Ernie Banks

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder George Altman pays his respects to teammate Ernie Banks during his visitation.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Honoring Ernie Banks

People gather for the visitation for the Chicago Cubs former standout player Ernie Banks at Fourth Presbytrian Church.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

Fans create memorial

Fans place flowers on a memorial Saturday outside Wrigley Field after former Cubs player Ernie Banks died Friday.   (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)

Ernie Banks dies

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)

Chicago mourns Ernie Banks

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)

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