Joe DiMaggio quotes

Joe DiMaggio was an American baseball player, celebrated for his legendary hitting streak and graceful play with the New York Yankees. His remarkable achievements made him one of the most iconic athletes in the history of the sport. He remains a symbol of excellence and dignity both on and off the baseball field. Here are 17 of his quotes:

A person always doing his or her best becomes a natural leader, just by example. (Joe DiMaggio)
There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best. View quote
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I want to thank the good lord for making me a yankee. View quote
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When baseball is no longer fun, it's no longer a game. View quote
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A ball player has to be kept hungry to become a big leaguer. That's why no boy from a rich family has ever made the big leagues. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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If anyone wants to know why three kids in one family made it to the big leagues they just had to know how we helped each other and how much we practiced back then. We did it every minute we could. View quote
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We need a hit, so here I go. View quote
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I think there are some players born to play ball. View quote
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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. (Joe DiMaggio)
Too many kids today are playing major league ball and don't belong there. View quote
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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. View quote
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Now I've had everything except for the thrill of watching Babe Ruth play. View quote
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All pitchers are born pitchers. View quote
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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?' View quote
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I'm a ballplayer, not an actor. View quote
Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio

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Occupation: American Baseball Player
Born: November 25, 1914
Died: March 8, 1999
Quotes count: 17
Wikipedia: Joe DiMaggio

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