Ernest Banks was born in the United States and lived from January 31st, 1931 until January 23rd, 2015.
He was a Shortstop/ First baseman played for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 until 1971.
“The only way to prove you’re a good sport is to lose.”- 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
Ernie Banks- Former Baseballer (Nitty Gritty)
“When you do things to try to help people and share things, it really comes back to you.”- Ernie Banks
“I wanted to finish my career with one team, in one city, one mayor, one park, one owner, I did that, The Wrigleys owned the team. We played all of our home games at Wrigley Field during the daytime. So my career was very unique, and I am proud of that.”- Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks- Former Baseballer (What set him apart)
“Work? I’ve never worked a day in my life. I always loved what I was doing, I had a passion for it.”- Ernie Banks
“I didn’t understand anything about playing baseball. I started playing, and it was enjoyable. Most of my life, I played with older people on my team, in my league. I learned a lot about life. Every day in my life, I learned something new from somebody.”- Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks- Former Baseballer (Final Thoughts)
“It’s a kind of philosophy in my own life, to create the energy enough to keep on going.”- 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
“The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money.”- Ernie Banks
