One of the players who I respected the most when I was growing up was Ernie Banks. I do not think I have ever seen anyone who enjoyed playing more than he did. He always had a great smile and the man could hit. The man loved the game. Ernest Banks was born in Dallas Texas, on January 31, 1931.
He was the second oldest of 12 children born to Eddie and Essie Banks. Eddie was a catcher who started his baseball career after WWI. He played for the Dallas Black Giants.