⚾️On August 22, 1982 the Cubs pay tribute to the legendary Ernie Banks at Wrigley Field when the team retires his uniform number 14 that he wore for 19 seasons in Chicago in a pregame ceremony. The Hall of Famer, who retired in 1971, is the first player in the 106-year history of the franchise to be honored in this manner. The Cubs did not retire any more numbers for another 5 years, when Billy Williams received the honor. The Cubs defeated the Padres 8-7 that day, rallying from a 5-0 hole, befo