Cubs, Sox pay throwback tribute to Banks, Minoso
The Cubs and White Sox will honor Chicago baseball legends Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso when they play the Crosstown Cup Series at Wrigley Field and at U.S. Cellular Field.
Both men passed away this offseason. The Cubs will host the Sox for a three-series starting Friday, and the two clubs will meet again at U.S. Cellular Field Aug. 12-14.
On Sunday, the entire Cubs team will wear No. 14 throwback uniforms from 1958 in honor of Banks, a Hall of Fame infielder. The White Sox will wear uniforms from the same era.
On Friday, Aug. 14, the White Sox twill wear throwback uniforms with Minnie Minoso's retired No. 9 from the 1950s, and the Cubs will wear throwback uniforms from the same era.
Photo courtesy of Chicago CubsHere is a look at the 1958 Cubs home jersey the team will wear to honor Ernie Banks during the Crosstown Cup Series, which starts Friday at Wrigley Field.
Photo courtesy of Chicago CubsThe 1958 Cubs road jersey.
Photo courtesy Chicago White SoxThe 1959 White Sox road jersey.
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