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1. www.npr.org › 2015/01/24 › 379546360Let's Play Two! Remembering Chicago Cub Ernie Banks : NPR

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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 ...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ernie_BanksErnie Banks - Wikipedia

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   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]

   • Allegiance: United States
   • Service/ branch: United States Army

   • Rank: Private first class
   • Years of service: 1951-1953

3. glennstout.com › excerpt-from-the-cubs-the-trueEXCERPT from The Cubs: The True Story of “Let’s Play Two.”

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   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.

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     [NEW RELEASES] Let s Play Two: The Legend of Mr. Cub, the Life of Ernie Banks by Ron Rapoport

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     ERNIE BANKS - LETS PLAY TWO - Royals Rebuild EP.36 - MLB THE SHOW 19

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5. www.cubsinsider.com › 2016/08/16 › lets-play-two'Let's Play Two': A Look Back at the Venerable Ernie Banks ...

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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.

6. baseballhall.org › hall-of-famers › banks-ernieBanks, Ernie | Baseball Hall of Fame

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   • Banks transitioned seamlessly from Negro League to Cubs.
   • Farewell, Mr. Cub.
   • Ernie Banks wins second straight NL MVP award.
   • Between shortstop and first base, Banks tried the outfield.

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8. www.npr.org › 2019/04/06 › 710552541The Life Of Longtime Cubs Player Ernie Banks : NPR

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   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...

9. www.nytimes.com › 2015/01/24 › sportsErnie Banks, the Eternally Hopeful Mr. Cub, Dies at 83

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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.

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    Did Ernie Banks ever play in a World Series?

    • 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 valuable player, a 14-time All-Star and a first ballot Hall of Famer but never played in a World Series.

    The Life Of Longtime Cubs Player Ernie Banks : NPR

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    Did Ernie Banks play at Wrigley Field?

    • Let's play two today!" Wrigley Field in Chicago, home to the hapless Cubs, turned 100 in 2014. NPR's Scott Simon visits Wrigley and talks to baseball great Ernie Banks and others about the legendary ballpark. Let's Play Two! Remembering Chicago Cub Ernie Banks It became his signature line.

    Let's Play Two! Remembering Chicago Cub Ernie Banks : NPR

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    Where can I find a book about Ernie Banks?

    • Follett Publishing Company Chicago. ISBN 978-0695802257. Rogers, Phil (2011). Ernie Banks: Mr. Cub and the Summer of '69. Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1600785191. Banks, Ernie. "The Wonderful World of Ernie Banks: Mr. Cub Tells Inside Story of Team's Success". Chicago Tribune. June 15, 1969. Banks, Ernie.

    Ernie Banks - Wikipedia

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    Who is Ernie Banks?

    • President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hall of Fame baseball player Ernie Banks in November 2013. It was that talent — the almost feline-slender wrists that could snap a baseball bat like a whip — and his lifelong stats that got him into the Hall of Fame. Ernie Banks hit 512 home runs.

    Let's Play Two! Remembering Chicago Cub Ernie Banks : NPR

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