Quotes of: Jackie-robinson Keyword

They say anything can happen in a short series. I just didn't expect it to be that short.

Al Lopez

Once I had a steel job for half of a day. I never went back to collect my pay.

Art Rooney

They wanted me to play third like Brooks so I did play like Brooks - Mel Brooks.

Andy Van Slyke

It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.

Barry Bonds

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.

Barry Bonds

Bottom line is, you have to pitch. You want timely hits.

Bobby Bonilla

That seemed to be the case with most of the teams based in the smaller towns - the fans were more rabid, and they wanted to literally kill the opposition.

Bob Cousy

The MVP award was very satisfying in terms of personal accomplishments, but the championship was the most important thing of all.

Bob Cousy

I'll take anyway to get into the Hall of Fame. If they want a batboy, I'll go in as a batboy.

Phil Rizzuto

I can remember trying to coach, trying to figure out schemes, and it just wasn't coming to me.

Pat Summitt

I think the most privacy I had was when the game was going on.

Roger Maris

I get constant reminders from fans who equate that game and my career as one and the same.

Wilt Chamberlain

I couldn't have come close without my teammates' help because the Knicks didn't want me to make 100.

Wilt Chamberlain

You must understand as a kid of color in those days, the Harlem Globetrotters were like being movie stars.

Wilt Chamberlain

The way to make coaches think you're in shape in the spring is to get a tan.

Whitey Ford

You kind of took it for granted around the Yankees that there was always going to be baseball in October.

Whitey Ford

It's not hard. When I'm not hitting, I don't hit nobody. But when I'm hitting, I hit anybody.

Willie Mays

I loved coming up with players in scoring position and I had to drive them in.

Willie McCovey

I would always reserve a special place in my heart for Pittsburgh.

Willie Stargell

Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers.

Willie Stargell

A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold.

Willie Stargell