Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks was an American baseball player who spent his entire Major League career with the Chicago Cubs (1953–1971).
Known as "Mr.
Cub," he was celebrated for his powerful hitting and infectious optimism, famously declaring Let's play two! about his love of the game.
Banks was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
Historic Chicago ballpark
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- MVPBest player award
- All-StarLeague exhibition branding
- sluggerPowerful baseball batter
batting · fielding · double-play · infielder · lineup · diamond · infield · 1950s
Pleased facial expression
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
sunny · hopeful · joyful · exuberance · energy · beloved · gracious · warmth
Pictorial screen symbol
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- belovedOne who is treasured
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
immortalized · celebrated · distinguished · historic · influential · ambassador · gentleman · class
Historic Chicago ballpark
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
- belovedOne who is treasured
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- bleachersOpen-air spectator benches
Wrigley Field
Historic Chicago ballpark
slugger · batting · fielding · double-play · infielder · lineup · diamond · infield · 1950s · 1960s
smile
Pleased facial expression
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
upbeat · sunny · hopeful · joyful · exuberance · energy · beloved · gracious · warmth · good-natured
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Pictorial screen symbol
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- belovedOne who is treasured
statue · immortalized · celebrated · distinguished · historic · influential · ambassador · gentleman · class · dignity
Wrigley Field
Historic Chicago ballpark
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
- belovedOne who is treasured
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
Ernie BanksDerek Jeter
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