There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best.
JOE DIMAGGIOIf 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.’
More Joe DiMaggio Quotes
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Now I’ve had everything except for the thrill of watching Babe Ruth play.
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Putting the Yankee uniform on every day.
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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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I no longer have it (desire to play).
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It’s got to be better than rooming with Joe Page.
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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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All pitchers are born pitchers.
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Motivation is something nobody else can give you. Others can help motivate you, but basically it must come from you and it must be a constant desire to do your very best at all times and under any circumstances.
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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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I think there are some players born to play ball.
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I can remember a reporter asking me for a quote, and I didn’t know what a quote was. I thought it was some kind of soft drink.
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It’s great to be young and be a Yankee!
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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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When baseball is no longer fun, it’s no longer a game.
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You always get a special kick on opening day, no matter how many you go through. You look forward to it like a birthday party when you’re a kid. You think something wonderful is going to happen.
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