SOX

2nd
82-72
10

1958

Where they wound up
how many games they won
how far back they finished

CUBS

5th
72-82
20

ERNIE BANKS
Mr. Cub

* Entire career with Cubs (1954-1971)
* 512 home runs
* Over 40 homers in five different seasons
* Belts five grand slams in 1955
* 1958 MVP (.313, 47 HRs, 129 RBI's)
* 1959 MVP (.304, 45 HRs, 143 RBI's)
* Eight seasons with 100+ RBI's
* Moves to 1B in 1962

Cubs clout 182 homers to lead majors
Ernie's MVP season: his 47 home runs
are most ever for a shortstop
Nellie Fox plays in 98th consecutive game
without striking out.
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