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Ernie Banks

baseball player

1931  – 2015

Ernest Banks, nicknamed "Mr. Cub" and "Mr. Sunshine", was an American professional baseball player who starred in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs between 1953 and 1971. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977 in his first year of eligibility, and was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999.

All Quotes by Ernie Banks

“But it all comes down to friendship, treating people right.”
— Ernie Banks
“The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.”
— Ernie Banks
“It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!”
— Ernie Banks
“You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace.”
— Ernie Banks
“The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money.”
— Ernie Banks
“I like my players to be married and in debt. That's the way you motivate them.”
— Ernie Banks
“Did you hear that? I didn't hear anything. Put that question another way.”
— Ernie Banks
“The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.”
— Ernie Banks
“Sandy Koufax. Sandy was a special problem for me because he possessed exceptional control, speed and a great curve ball. He was highly disciplined, extremely committed and a very private person. These qualities enabled him to concentrate on his profession without a lot of unnecessary distractions.”
— Ernie Banks
“It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!”
— Ernie Banks
“You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace.”
— Ernie Banks
“Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it”
— Ernie Banks
“Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.”
— Ernie Banks
“My theme is, 'The spirit of friendship is the balance of life.' Not money. Not the World Series. It's friendship. The relationships I have with people, that's enough to keep me happy.”
— Ernie Banks
“When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a billionaire without paying taxes.”
— Ernie Banks
“When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a billionaire without paying taxes.”
— Ernie Banks