Quotes by Ernie Banks

About Ernie Banks:

Ernest was an American professional baseball player who played 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, and was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999.
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The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money.

Ernie Banks

When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a billionaire without paying taxes.

Ernie Banks

People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient.

Ernie Banks

Author Bio

  • NameErnie Banks
  • DescriptionAmerican baseball player and coach
  • BornJanuary 31, 1931
  • DiedJanuary 23, 2015
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBaseball Player
  • AwardsMajor League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award; Rawlings Gold Glove Award