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.
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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At my age, I’m just happy to be named the greatest living anything.
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There’s always some youngster coming up- they’ll find somebody.
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All pitchers are born pitchers.
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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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The test of an outfielder’s skill comes when he has to go against the fence to make a catch.
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The phrase ‘off with the crack of the bat’, while romantic, is really meaningless, since the outfielder should be in motion long before he hears the sound of the ball meeting the bat.
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I think there are some players born to play ball.
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When baseball is no longer fun, it’s no longer a game.
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A person always doing his or her best becomes a natural leader, just by example.
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Putting the Yankee uniform on every day.
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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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Now I’ve had everything except for the thrill of watching Babe Ruth play.
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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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I no longer have it (desire to play).
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I’m a ballplayer, not an actor.
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