Quotes of: Jackie-robinson Keyword

Ted Williams was the greatest hitter I ever saw, but DiMaggio was the greatest all around player.

Bob Feller

Why is it there are so many nice guys interested in baseball? Not me, I was a real bastard when I played.

Burleigh Grimes

The basis of intimidation as I practiced it was mystery. I wanted the hitter to know nothing about me.

Bob Gibson

I am a firm believer in if you can't get it the old fashioned way, you don't need it.

Bo Jackson

Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier. The cigars taste better. The trees are greener.

Billy Martin

Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!

Babe Ruth

The rivers of America will run with blood filled to their banks before we will submit to them taking the Bible out of our schools.

Billy Sunday

The law tells me how crooked I am. Grace comes along and straightens me out.

Billy Sunday

I can't very well tell my batters don't hit it to him. Wherever they hit it, he's there anyway.

Gil Hodges

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do.

Gene Mauch

The dirt was OK, but once you hit the grass... Wet grass is slippery.

Greg Maddux

It's better to get a rosebud while you're alive than a whole bouquet after you're dead.

Home Run Baker

Pitchers are smart. They know they are much better off if they mix things up and keep you off-balance.

Harmon Killebrew

It was a dream come true to be drafted by a pro team and have the opportunity to play.

Jamie Moyer

If you talk to any pitcher, consistency is the most important thing.

Jamie Moyer

As you get older, you learn there are some things out of your control.

Joe Mauer

Well, I grew up in the Bay Area, so I've been in earthquakes before.

Joe Morgan

Why shouldn't we pitch to Babe Ruth? We pitch to better hitters in the National League.

John McGraw

Some days, you feel like a 22-year-old and some days you feel like a 40-year-old.

Jorge Posada

That's what I'd like to think that my reputation is - being honest.

Joe Torre

I am deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of umpire Wally Bell.

Joe Torre