Retiring a number is the Chicago Cubs' way of saying thank you forever. These are the players whose contributions to the North Side were so profound that no one will ever wear their number again.
#10 - Ron Santo (retired September 28 2003) (Hall of Fame)
Ron Santo gave everything he had to the Cubs across a career that spanned 2,243 games, bringing fire, heart, and 342 home runs to the hot corner at Wrigley Field. He was one of the finest third basemen of his generation, and his love for this team never dimmed, even long after his playing days were over. Cubs fans who grew up listening to him in the broadcast booth knew that passion firsthand, which made his Hall of Fame induction and the retirement of his number 10 feel like a long-overdue embrace.
Career: 2,243 G · .277 AVG · 342 HR · 1,331 RBI · 2,254 H
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#14 - Ernie Banks (retired August 22 1982) (Hall of Fame)
There has never been a Cub quite like Ernie Banks, and there never will be again. He played 2,528 games in a Cubs uniform, hit 512 home runs, and did it all with a smile and a famous rallying cry that still echoes around Wrigley Field today. Mr. Cub was the soul of this franchise for decades, and retiring number 14 was the least the Cubs could do to honor a man who gave Chicago so much joy.
Career: 2,528 G · .274 AVG · 512 HR · 1,636 RBI · 2,583 H
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#23 - Ryne Sandberg (retired August 28 2005) (Hall of Fame)
Ryne Sandberg was the definition of a complete ballplayer, a second baseman who hit for power, ran the bases with purpose, and played his position with breathtaking grace. Over 2,164 games he collected 2,386 hits, stole 344 bases, and won over a generation of fans who still consider him the greatest Cub of his era. When the Cubs retired number 23, they were honoring not just a Hall of Famer but a player who made showing up to Wrigley Field on a summer afternoon feel like a privilege.
Career: 2,164 G · .285 AVG · 282 HR · 1,061 RBI · 2,386 H
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The Complete List of Chicago Cubs Retired Numbers
Every number the Chicago Cubs have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Ron Santo (Hall of Fame) | 2003 | 2,243 G · .277 AVG · 342 HR · 1,331 RBI · 2,254 H |
| #14 | Ernie Banks (Hall of Fame) | 1982 | 2,528 G · .274 AVG · 512 HR · 1,636 RBI · 2,583 H |
| #23 | Ryne Sandberg (Hall of Fame) | 2005 | 2,164 G · .285 AVG · 282 HR · 1,061 RBI · 2,386 H |
| #26 | Billy Williams (Hall of Fame) | 1987 | 2,488 G · .290 AVG · 426 HR · 1,475 RBI · 2,711 H |
| #31 | Ferguson Jenkins (Hall of Fame) | 2009 | 284-226 · 3.34 ERA · 3,192 K · 4,500 IP |
| #31 | Greg Maddux (Hall of Fame) | 2009 | 355-227 · 3.16 ERA · 3,371 K · 5,008 IP |
| #42 | Jackie Robinson (Hall of Fame) | 1997 | 1,382 G · .311 AVG · 137 HR · 734 RBI · 1,518 H |
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