18+ Ernie Banks Quotes On Baseball, Highway And Road

Ernie Banks was an American professional baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs from 1953 to 1971. He was an 11-time All-Star and two-time National League MVP, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. Nicknamed "Mr. Cub" and "Mr. Sunshine," Banks is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Ernie Banks on life, baseball, highway.

The measure of a man is in the lives he’s touched. — Ernie Banks

Work? I never worked a day in my life. I always loved what I was doing, had a passion for it. — 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

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

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

It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two! — Ernie Banks

The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money. — Ernie Banks

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

I was thinking (when he hit his 500th home run) about my mother and dad, about all the people in the Chicago Cubs organization that helped me and about the wonderful Chicago fans who have come out all these years to cheer me on. They've been a great inspiration to me. — Ernie Banks

Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it. — Ernie Banks

The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose. — Ernie Banks

Did you hear that? I didn't hear anything. Put that question another way. — Ernie Banks

Spring training means flowers, people coming outdoors, sunshine, optimism and baseball. Spring training is a time to think about being young again. — Ernie Banks

I like my players to be married and in debt. That's the way you motivate them. — Ernie Banks

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

The Cubs are due in sixty-two. — Ernie Banks

That's a real void in my life. I see a lot of people who struggled and went to jail and the dogs were after them. I'd look them in the eyes and say, 'God almighty, I wish I'd have been there.' — Ernie Banks

Life Lessons by Ernie Banks

1. Ernie Banks taught us that hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude can help you achieve success no matter what the odds.
2. He showed us that it's important to stay humble and to always be kind to others.
3. He also demonstrated that it's important to never give up and to always strive to be the best version of yourself.