⚾️On August 24, 1971 at Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Banks’ 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time, comes in the fourth frame off Jim McGlothlin, a two-out solo shot to left field that ties the score at 3-3. On December 1, 1971, Banks retired as a player but continued to coach for the Cubs until 1973. He was an instructor in the minor leagues for the next three seasons and also wor