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Jan 24, 2015 · Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks has died. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the two-time National League MVP as the nice guy who finished first and brought smiles to all his fans' faces ...
Oct 1, 2007 · How did Ernie Banks coin the phrase \"Let's play two\"? The author of The Cubs book explores the mystery behind the baseball legend's most memorable statement.
In 1954, Banks' double play partner during his official rookie season was Gene Baker, the Cubs' second black player. Banks and Baker roomed together on road trips and became the first all-black double-play combination in major league history. [15]
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Aug 16, 2016 · Learn the origin and meaning of Ernie Banks' iconic phrase 'Let's Play Two', which he used to express his love for baseball and the Cubs. Watch a video of him singing the Cubs fight song and see his statue at Wrigley Field.
Apr 6, 2019 · Let's play two was the motto by which Ernie Banks was known for keeping his sunny disposition through his career with the hangdog Chicago Cubs, during which he was a two-time most...
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Jan 24, 2015 · Banks, known for his sunny mantra, “Let’s play two,” hit 512 home runs in 19 seasons and won consecutive M.V.P. awards, but he never reached the postseason.
“There’s sunshine, fresh air, and the team’s behind us. Let’s play two.” Ernie Banks reprised his signature line at his Hall of Fame induction speech in 1977. His sunny disposition was perfect for the “Friendly Confines” of Wrigley Field, last outpost of exclusively day baseball.
