Becoming Mr. October
A source page for quotes linked to Reggie Jackson.
“The only way I'm going to get a gold glove is with a can of spray paint.”
“Please God, let me hit one. I'll tell everybody you did it.”
“I'm the straw that stirs the drink.”
“The only difference between me and those other great Yankees is my skin color.”
“I didn't come to New York to be a star. I brought my star with me.”
“Once you realize how good you really are, you never settle for playing less than your best.”
“I was reminded that when we lose and I strike out, a billion people in China don't care.”
“The way things are going the faces on next year's bubble-gum cards will be lawyers.”
“The will to win is worthless if you don't get paid for it.”
“The reason I'm a Yankee is that George Steinbrenner out hustled everybody else.”
“If I played in New York, they'd name a candy bar after me.”
“The only reason I don't like playing in the World Series is I can't watch myself play.”