“Just like every other kid in my grade school, I was listening to my little radio plug in my ear when Mickey Mantle hit 18 post-season homers and won series after series for the Yankees. I listened and I learned from that. I think he was the original 'Mr. October,' but thank god it didn't stick.” ThinkingLittlesKidsSchoolListeningEarsSeasonsOriginalsSticksSeriesRadioPostsGradesThank GodYankeesOctoberPlugsMickeyGrades In School Author:Reggie Jackson
“I couldn't quit, because of all the kids, and the blacks, and the little people pulling for me. I represent both the underdog and the overdog in our society.” PeopleLittlesKidsQuittingOur SocietyRole ModelsPullingUnderdog Author:Reggie Jackson
“A baseball swing is a very finely tuned instrument. It is repetition, and more repetition, then a little more after that.” LittlesBaseballInstrumentsSwingsRepetitionFastballs Book:Reggie Source: Reggie
