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Ernie Banks, an American athlete and Major League Baseball legend, is celebrated for his incredible career with the Chicago Cubs. Known as �Mr. Cub,� Banks' positivity, enthusiasm, and dedication to the game made him one of the most beloved figures in baseball history. Despite the Cubs' struggles during his tenure, Banks' optimism and leadership set an example for perseverance and joy in the face of adversity. His legacy continues to inspire athletes to maintain a love for their sport and to always play with heart, no matter the challenges.
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"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."

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

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

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"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."

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"No, I think the pitching today has more depth."

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

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

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"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

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"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."

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"Another friend hired me to open doors for him in the moving and relocation business. I did that for 10 years, am still doing it. And I do some work for the Cubs, in community relations."

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"It's a beautiful day for a ballgame... Let's play two!"

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"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."

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

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

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"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."

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

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

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

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

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