I’ve always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).
BARRY BONDSThere is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.
More Barry Bonds Quotes
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I’d like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues – what to anticipate, what to expect, what they’ll need to do to prepare themselves.
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I was a momma’s boy. I didn’t get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.
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Baseball is just my job.
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When I finish playing, I think I’d like to coach college baseball.
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It’s a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I’ve accomplished something in the game of baseball.
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There’s not too many rich black people in this world.
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I’m clean, I’ve always been clean.
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I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
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Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
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But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
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I don’t know if steroids are going to help you in baseball. I just don’t believe it. I don’t believe steroids can help eye-hand coordination and technically hit a baseball.
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Age is how you feel. If you take care of yourself, you’ll be able to do the same things. You may not do it as often. But you can still do it.
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My career is an open book, but my life is not.
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I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.
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I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.
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