Quotes by Rogers Hornsby

About Rogers Hornsby:

Rogers Hornsby, Sr. is second only to Ty Cobb's average. He was named the National League (NL)'s Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice, and was a member of one World Series championship team.
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Any ballplayer that don't sign autographs for little kids ain't an American. He's a communist.

Rogers Hornsby

I always tried to hit the ball back through the box because that is the largest unprotected area.

Rogers Hornsby

I've never been a yes man.

Rogers Hornsby

It don't make no difference where I go or what happens, so long as I can play the full nine.

Rogers Hornsby

Now the advantage is all with the hitters.

Rogers Hornsby

To be a good hitter you've got to do one thing - get a good ball to hit.

Rogers Hornsby

I don't like to sound egotistical, but every time I stepped up to the plate with a bat in my hands, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the pitcher.

Rogers Hornsby

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.

Rogers Hornsby

I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.

Rogers Hornsby

Author Bio

  • NameRogers Hornsby
  • DescriptionAmerican Major League Baseball player, coach, manager
  • BornApril 27, 1896
  • DiedJanuary 5, 1963
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Baseball Player