The reason I play so hard is that somewhere out there is some kid who has never seen me play before, and I don’t want to disappoint him.
JOE DIMAGGIOI no longer have it (desire to play).
More Joe DiMaggio Quotes
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When baseball is no longer fun, it’s no longer a game.
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I always thought there was at least one person in the stands who had never seen me play, and I didn’t want to let him down.
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You start chasing a ball and your brain immediately commands your body to ‘Run forward, bend, scoop up the ball, peg it to the infield,’ then your body says, ‘Who me?’
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If I were sitting down with George Steinbrenner (to discuss a salary) and based on what Dave Winfield got for his statistics, I’d have to say, ‘George, you and I are about to become partners.’
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I feel like I have reached the stage where I can no longer produce for my club, my manager, and my teammates.
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The absolute worst thing a person can say about your pictures is, ‘”That’s nice.” It’s the kiss of death.
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The test of an outfielder’s skill comes when he has to go against the fence to make a catch.
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I think there are some players born to play ball.
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Baseball didn’t really get into my blood until I knocked off that hitting streak. Getting a daily hit became more important to me than eating, drinking or sleeping.
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After I got that hit off Satchel (Paige), I knew I was ready for the big leagues.
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Now I’ve had everything except for the thrill of watching Babe Ruth play.
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There’s nobody taking center from me until I give it up.
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In that case Mr. Barrow, Mr. Gehrig is a very underpaid ballplayer.
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You ought to run the hardest when you feel the worst. Never let the other guy know you’re down.
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I’m proud to have been a Yankee. But I have found more happiness and contentment since I came back home to San Francisco than any man has a right to deserve. This is the friendliest city in the world.
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