The Top 10 Greatest Chicago Cubs Players of All Time

The Chicago Cubs are one of the most historic and beloved franchises in baseball, with a rich tradition of great players. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 players in the history of the franchise, and explain why they have earned their place in Cubs lore.

#10 - Mordecai Brown: Brown spent 6 seasons with the Cubs, earning 3 All-Star selections and won the NL ERA title in 1906 and 1907. He was also considered one of the greatest pitcher of all time.

#9 - Frank Chance: Chance spent 10 seasons with the Cubs, earning 5 All-Star selections and won the NL MVP award in 1906. He was also considered one of the greatest first basemen of all time.

#8 - Hack Wilson: Wilson spent 5 seasons with the Cubs, earning 2 All-Star selections and won the NL MVP award in 1930. He set a record for RBIs in a season with 191, which stood for 68 years.

#7 - Fergie Jenkins: Jenkins spent 8 seasons with the Cubs, earning 3 All-Star selections and won the NL Cy Young award in 1971. He is considered one of the best Cubs Pitcher of all time.

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#6 - Gabby Hartnett: Hartnett spent the majority of his career with the Cubs, earning six All-Star selections and won the NL MVP award in 1935. He was also considered one of the greatest catchers of all time.

#5 - Sammy Sosa: Sosa spent the majority of his career with the Cubs, earning three MVP awards and making the All-Star team 7 times. He was also a key member of the Cubs team that reached the National League Championship Series in 2003.

#4 - Ryne Sandberg: Sandberg spent the majority of his career with the Cubs, earning nine Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team 10 times. He was also the National League MVP in 1984, and considered one of the greatest second basemen of all time.

#3 - Billy Williams: Williams spent the majority of his career with the Cubs, earning six Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team six times. He was also a key member of the Cubs team that reached the National League Championship Series in 1969.

#2 - Ron Santo: Santo spent the majority of his career with the Cubs, earning five Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team nine times. He was also a key member of the Cubs team that reached the National League Championship Series in 1969.

#1 - Ernie Banks: Banks spent his entire 19-year career with the Cubs, earning the nickname "Mr. Cub." He was a 14-time All-Star and won two MVP awards, and is considered one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history.

These players have left an indelible mark on the Cubs franchise and baseball history. Their statistics speak for themselves, but it's their impact on the field and in the hearts of Cubs fans that truly cements their legacy as some of the greatest players to ever wear the Cubs uniform.