My job is to make myself available to play to the best of my ability. Mentally, I’ve got to stay ready to play every day.

My experience over 17 years playing with the Yankees, these are a few of the things that I’ve learned. You’ve got to have a plan of action, You have to stay focused on the things you can control, and don’t get discouraged or distracted by the things you cannot control.
BERNIE WILLIAMS

Action Experience Learn Yankees Years
Don’t be afraid to take risks. Make the most of your journey. Make it fun and exciting.
BERNIE WILLIAMS

Afraid Exciting Fun Journey Risk
I had a good run here, fifteen years. That’s a great run. I’m not saying that I’m done in center field – if I could play there forever, I would. But I know that’s not reality, so I’m happy.
BERNIE WILLIAMS

Field Fifteen Good Reality Running Years
I have played professional baseball for over half my life. From the time I picked up a baseball glove, I did not want to put it down.
BERNIE WILLIAMS

Baseball Gloves Professional Time Want
I know the good Lord wouldn’t give me any more than I can handle, but I sure wish he wouldn’t have so much confidence in me.
BERNIE WILLIAMS

Giving Good Handle Lord Sure Wish
My job is to make myself available to play to the best of my ability. Mentally, I’ve got to stay ready to play every day.
BERNIE WILLIAMS

Ability Jobs Mentality Play
When my Yankee career is over I’ll play anywhere, but I’m positive that I’ll never find a team quite like the Yankees.
BERNIE WILLIAMS

Anywhere Play Quite Team Yankees

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