Ernie Banks Quotes, Thoughts and images

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

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

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

Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.

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

Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No, I think the pitching today has more depth.

The Cubs are gonna shine in sixty-nine.