Quotes of: Jackie-robinson Keyword

The writer's greed is appalling. He wants, or seems to want, everything and practically everybody, in another sense, and at the same time, he needs no one at all.

James A. Baldwin

Even when I retired, there was part of me that didn't want to retire. But once you decide it's time to move on then you have to stick with it.

John Elway

Something I should have achieved quite easily took me a long time to get around to.

Jim Morris

Two weeks, maybe three. You never know with psychosomatic injuries You have to take your time with them.

Jim Palmer

I spent a lot of time doing things other people wanted me to do, so I'm doing what I want to do now.

Karl Malone

If you're successful in what you do over a period of time, you'll start approaching records, but that's not what you're playing for. You're playing to challenge and be challenged.

Lou Brock

Every time I take the mound, I try to win. So that's what I'm trying to do.

Masahiro Tanaka

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

I want to be the guy that can go out there and go at least seven, eight innings every time out.

Stephen Strasburg

To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time.

Tony La Russa

The first time that I ever saw Babe Ruth was in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse.

Waite Hoyt

I always said that when it was time to retire, I would know it, and I would just tip my hat to the crowds.

Willie Stargell

I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that I'm worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they don't, I gave it all that I had to this game.

Rafael Palmeiro

When you do what you're supposed to do and don't complain much, I think the fans, media, players and front office appreciate and respect that.

Torii Hunter

The thing I loved the most - and still love the most about teaching - is that you can connect with an individual or a group, and see that individual or group exceed their limits.

Mike Krzyzewski

I miss everything that makes up Panama. I don't have a preference. I love my country.

Mariano Rivera

Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia.

Steve Carlton

I was doing what I love to do: play baseball. Not going to complain about that.

Willie McCovey

In this game of baseball, you live by the sword and die by it. You hit and get hit. Remember that.

Alvin Dark

Any pitcher who throws at a batter and deliberately tries to hit him is a communist.

Alvin Dark

I did not want to leave the Mets and I did not want to leave New York.

Al Leiter