Ernie Banks quotes

Ernie Banks was an American professional baseball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest Chicago Cubs of all time. Nicknamed "Mr. Cub," he was celebrated for his talent, positivity, and love for the game. He inspired generations of fans with his enthusiasm and famous phrase, "Let's play two!" Here are 24 of his quotes:

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 only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.

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 riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money.

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

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

Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics.

Ernie Banks

Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it.

Ernie Banks

I learned from Mr. Wrigley, early in my career, that loyalty wins and it creates friendships. I saw it work for him in his business.

Ernie Banks

It's a kind of philosophy of my own life, to create the energy enough to keep on going.

Ernie Banks

But it all comes down to friendship, treating people right.

Ernie Banks

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

Ernie Banks

It would be a lot different for me because there is a lot of information that you need to know about as a player. How pitchers are pitching you, how defenses are playing, certain situations about certain pitchers.

Ernie Banks

The Cubs are gonna shine in sixty-nine.

Ernie Banks

No, I think the pitching today has more depth.

Ernie Banks

During my time, there might have been one pitcher or two that were top pitchers on a team. Teams that won maybe had three, but today they have a lot of depth. They have a lot of long relievers, short relievers, and the strategy is different.

Ernie Banks

I own stock, and I also insure my car with Geico.

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

Mr. Wrigley believed in this: Put all your eggs in one basket and watch the basket. They don't do that today. This is the old-fashioned way I'm talking about. He carried it on to his business. Do one thing and stay with it.

Ernie Banks

The Cubs are due in sixty-two.

Ernie Banks