Originally by Ranker BaseballList RulesPlease only rank the players based on their time with the Cubs
This is a list of the greatest Chicago Cubs ever, whether top Cubs pitchers or top hitters. The North Siders. The Lovable Losers. The Cubbies. No matter how you know them, the Chicago Cubs are one of the most beloved franchises in Major League Baseball. One of the oldest sports franchises in American sporting history, the Cubs have an illustrious history despite not having won a World Series title since 1908, a streak that's unmatched. What makes this streak even more baffling is the long line of great players that have donned the Cubs blue and white. Some of the greatest players in baseball played for the Cubs including a slew of Rookies of the Year, a handful of Cy Young Award Winners, MVPs and Hall of Famers.
One of the best Chicago Cubs in history is shortstop Ernie Banks. The first Black player in Cubs history, Banks is revered by Cubs fans despite the two-time MVP never played in a postseason game. There's a statue of Banks outside of Wrigley Field honoring his contributions on and off the field.
Many of the Cub players you'll see on this list are from the franchise's early years. Hack Wilson holds one of baseball's greatest records: RBIs in a single season. In 1930, Wilson drove in a mindboggling 191 runs along with bashing 56 home runs. Though Sammy Sosa later broke his record for home runs, Wilson's accomplishments land him on this list of the Greatest Chicago Cubs of All Time.
Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Greg Maddux are also on this list. If you see a Cubs great missing on this list, feel free to add him to this rosters. Vote and rerank the Cubs players who you think are the greatest in this storied franchise's history.
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2,303252Ernie Banks
First baseman, ShortstopBirthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
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1,813392Ryne Sandberg
Second basemanBirthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States of America
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1,347345Billy Williams
Outfielder, Left fielderBirthplace: Whistler, Alabama
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1,472376Greg Maddux
PitcherBirthplace: San Angelo, Texas, United States of America
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1,174301Ferguson Jenkins
Starting pitcher, PitcherBirthplace: Chatham-Kent, Canada
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1,243335Ron Santo
Third basemanBirthplace: Seattle, Washington
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1,238326Andre Dawson
Right fielder, OutfielderBirthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
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1,494463Anthony Rizzo
First basemanBirthplace: Parkland, Florida
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876320Hack Wilson
Outfielder, Center fielderBirthplace: Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
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1,013444Mark Grace
First basemanBirthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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666265Bruce Sutter
PitcherBirthplace: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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733202Rogers Hornsby
Manager, Second basemanBirthplace: Winters, Texas, United States of America
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516194Grover Cleveland Alexander
PitcherBirthplace: Elba, Nebraska
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725267Lee Smith
Relief pitcher, PitcherBirthplace: Jamestown, Louisiana
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645268Mordecai Brown
PitcherBirthplace: Nyesville, Indiana
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521203Gabby Hartnett
CatcherBirthplace: Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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1,397689Sammy Sosa
Right fielderBirthplace: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
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502221Cap Anson
First basemanBirthplace: Marshalltown, Iowa
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598241Rick Sutcliffe
Starting pitcher, PitcherBirthplace: Independence, Missouri
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839266Kerry Wood
Relief pitcher, PitcherBirthplace: Irving, Texas
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89383Javier Báez
Shortstop, Second basemanBirthplace: Bayamón, Puerto Rico
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680330Jake Arrieta
PitcherBirthplace: Farmington, Missouri, United States of America
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550105Jon Lester
PitcherBirthplace: Tacoma, Washington
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20445Bill Madlock
Third basemanBirthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
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402180Frank Chance
Manager, First basemanBirthplace: Salida, California
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