It was about 105 degrees in Chicago. And that's a time when everybody gets tired. I came into the clubhouse, and everybody was sitting around, and I said, 'Beautiful day. Let's play two!' And everybody looked at me like I was crazy. There were a couple of writers around, and they wrote that, and it stayed with me.
More Quotes by Ernie Banks
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.
But it all comes down to friendship, treating people right.
My theme is, 'The spirit of friendship is the balance of life.' Not money. Not the World Series. It's friendship. The relationships I have with people, that's enough to keep me happy.
The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.
It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!
You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace.