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VIDEO WMAQ-TV CHICAGO Photo: Ernie Banks statue The Ernie Banks statue outside Wrigley Field was unveiled Monday, and there's already a problem with it: a grammar error. On the statue reads Banks' famous phrase, "Let's play two." But on the statue, there is an apostrophe missing in the word "let's," reported WMAQ-TV in Chicago. Sculptor Lou Cella, of Highwood, Ill., said it would be fixed by the time the Cubs are back in town, which is April 15. Cella also said he never claimed to be a writer, but a sculptor. The statue shows Banks at home plate with his signature smile, no doubt waiting for that perfect pitch that he'll slam out of the park. The Cubs unveiled the statue of Banks, a Hall of Fame player, on Opening Day. Monday's soggy weather delayed the Cubs opener by about 45 minutes, but "Mr. Cub" Banks took the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch just before 2 p.m. Banks was honored throughout the morning at "the friendly confines," beginning with the unveiling of the statue that's taken up permanent residence at Clark and Addison streets. On hand for the unveiling ceremony were baseball greats Hank Aaron, Fergie Jenkins, Ron Santo and Billy Williams. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and the Rev. Jesse Jackson were also there.
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