Diamond In The Sky Poem by John F. McCullagh

He's number Fourteen in your program,
"Mr. Cub" to long suffering fans.
Ernie Banks was a soft spoken guy
who launched many balls in the stands.
A true hero who led by example;
the face of the franchise, in fact.
He never did play in the Series
and there is some sadness in that.

Yet today is a great day for baseball
in the heavenly precincts above.
I'm sure, just like you,
That they're bound to play two
Once Ernie has tossed down his glove