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Ernie Banks
8 quotes
“The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money.”
Ernie Banks (1931–2015) first seen 1970 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sporting News (May 12, 1970).
“I like my players to be married and in debt. That's the way you motivate them.”
Ernie Banks (1931–2015) first seen 1976 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The New York Times (April 11, 1976).
“Did you hear that? I didn't hear anything. Put that question another way.”
Ernie Banks (1931–2015) first seen 1982 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sports Illustrated (August 23, 1982).
“The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.”
Ernie Banks (1931–2015) first seen 1986 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: also in Bill Adler, Baseball Wit (New York: Crown, 1986).
“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 (1931–2015) first seen 1991 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Responding to the question, "Who was the toughest pitcher you faced during your career, and why was he a special problem for you?"; as quoted in "Hall of Famers Name Their Toughest Diamond Foes" by William Guilfoile, in…
“It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!”
Ernie Banks (1931–2015) said by 2015 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“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 (1931–2015) said by 2015 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it”
Ernie Banks (1931–2015) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: http://www.sportsfeelgoodstories.com/sport-quotes/sports-quotes/golf-quotes/10/21/2011.