Ernie banks, 'Mr. Cub,' has died. His 19-year Hall-of-Fame career with the Chicago Cubs is documented with incredible statistical numbers. He was a two time MVP and hit over 500 home runs. Perhaps his greatest gift to the game of baseball and fans everywhere was his effervescent enthusiasm and up-beat personality. There was no greater ambassador for Major League Baseball.
Certainly without knowing, Ernie Banks summed up the problem and ugly underbelly of professional sports today when he said, (after hitting his 500th home run), "The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."
Ernie, maybe in heaven they will 'play two.' Down here on planet earth, the players are too soft and owners too greedy to give baseball fans two-for-one!
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