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Ernie Banks- Former Baseballer

Ernie Banks- Former Baseballer (In a Nutshell)

Ernest Banks was born in the United States and lived from January 31^st, 1931 until January 23^rd, 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

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Jackie Robinson- Former Baseballer

Jackie Robinson- Former Baseballer (In a Nutshell)

Jackie Robinson was born in the United States and lived from January 31^st, 1919 until October 24^th, 1972.
He played as a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 until 1956.
“Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re wasting you’re time.”- Jackie Robinson
“How you played in yesterday’s game is all that counts.”- Jackie Robinson

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Yogi Berra- Former Baseballer

Yogi Berra- Former Baseballer (In a Nutshell)

Yogi Berra was born in the United States and lived from May 12^th, 1925 until September 22^nd, 2015.
He was a Catcher for the New York Yankees from 1946 until 1963.
“If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.”- Yogi Berra
“Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half if physical.”- Yogi Berra
“It’s fun; baseball’s fun.”- Yogi Berra

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