Photos: Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks (1931-2015)

Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, who hit 512 home runs over a 19-year career with the Chicago Cubs, died on Jan. 23, 2015 at the age of 83.  (M. Spencer Green / Associated Press)

Former Chicago Cubs all-star infielder Ernie Banks, left, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama during a ceremony at the White House on Nov. 20, 2013.  (Michael Reynolds / EPA)

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, left, and Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks pose together before a game at Wrigley Field on May 20, 2014.  (Tannen Maury / EPA)

Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, who hit 512 home runs over a 19-year career with the Chicago Cubs, died on Jan. 23, 2015, at the age of 83.  (M. Spencer Green / Associated Press)