I’ve always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).
BARRY BONDSI’ve always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).
BARRY BONDSI don’t know what my future is.
BARRY BONDSI know when I’m off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you’ll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game.
BARRY BONDSI could learn how to press ‘Record’ on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
BARRY BONDSI 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.
BARRY BONDSIf you want to be on top, you’ve got to have broad shoulders, because as fast as you get there, the faster they try to knock you down.
BARRY BONDSI’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.
BARRY BONDSI’m a very private person. My life story isn’t for everybody.
BARRY BONDSMy life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn’t get any crazier. I’m just trying to stay sane.
BARRY BONDSLosing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world.
BARRY BONDSThose boos really motivate me to make something happen.
BARRY BONDSThere’s not too many rich black people in this world.
BARRY BONDSI like to be against the odds.
BARRY BONDSI 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.
BARRY BONDSBaseball is just my job.
BARRY BONDSI like to be against the odds. I’m not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it’s just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.
BARRY BONDS