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The 17 Greatest Chicago Cubs Players of All Time

by YPB Team

From Wrigley Field legends to modern-era fan favorites, this lineup spans over a century of franchise history, sluggers and aces alike. Who tops your list?

  1. Ernie Banks — ranked #11
    Ernie Banks
    Beloved Hall of Fame shortstop and first baseman, a two-time NL MVP nicknamed 'Mr. Cub'.
    1000pts
  2. Ryne Sandberg — ranked #22
    Ryne Sandberg
    Hall of Fame second baseman famed for his rare blend of power and Gold Glove defense.
    944pts
  3. Kris Bryant — ranked #33
    Kris Bryant
    2016 NL MVP third baseman who anchored the Cubs' first World Series title in 108 years.
    700pts
  4. Aramis Ramirez — ranked #44
    Aramis Ramirez
    Consistent power-hitting third baseman across nearly a decade with the Cubs.
    577pts
  5. Gabby Hartnett — ranked #55
    Gabby Hartnett
    Hall of Fame catcher famous for the 'Homer in the Gloamin' in 1938.
    577pts
  6. Anthony Rizzo — ranked #66
    Anthony Rizzo
    Steady first baseman and clubhouse leader of the 2016 championship core.
    500pts
  7. Greg Maddux — ranked #77
    Greg Maddux
    Hall of Fame control artist who won four straight NL Cy Young Awards, two while a Cub.
    409pts
  8. Mark Grace — ranked #88
    Mark Grace
    Slick-fielding first baseman who led the majors in hits during the 1990s.
    409pts
  9. Javier Baez — ranked #99
    Javier Baez
    Electrifying shortstop known for acrobatic tags and highlight-reel plays.
    409pts
  10. Andre Dawson — ranked #1010
    Andre Dawson
    Hall of Fame outfielder who won NL MVP in 1987 despite the Cubs' losing record.
    409pts
  11. Ron Santo — ranked #1111
    Ron Santo
    Hall of Fame third baseman and fan favorite known for his heel clicks after wins.
    300pts
  12. Mordecai Brown — ranked #1212
    Mordecai Brown
    Hall of Fame pitcher nicknamed 'Three Finger' who anchored the Cubs' 1900s dynasty.
    300pts
  13. Kerry Wood — ranked #1313
    Kerry Wood
    Fireballing pitcher who struck out 20 batters in a legendary 1998 rookie performance.
    300pts
  14. Cap Anson — ranked #1414
    Cap Anson
    19th-century player-manager and one of the sport's first true superstars.
    300pts
  15. Sammy Sosa — ranked #1515
    Sammy Sosa
    Power-hitting right fielder whose 1998 home run chase captivated baseball.
    0pts
  16. Fergie Jenkins — ranked #1616
    Fergie Jenkins
    Hall of Fame pitcher and the franchise's all-time strikeout leader among starters.
    0pts
  17. Derrek Lee — ranked #1717
    Derrek Lee
    Power-hitting first baseman who won a batting title and Gold Glove in 2005.
    0pts

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