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“I'm a guy who just wanted to see his name in the lineup everyday. To me, baseball was a passion to the point of obsession.”

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Brooks Robinson

Brooks Robinson, born on May 18, 1937, is an American professional baseball player renowned for his exceptional defensive and hitting skills. He is widely considered one of the greatest third basemen in baseball history. more

“But this is the point I want to make: When you talk about steroids and you talk about what it means to the game, the three greatest home run hitters of all time-Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth and Willie Mays, right? When they were 39 years old, how many home runs do you think they averaged? The three greatest home run hitters of all time averaged 18 home runs at age 39. Now, how many home runs did Barry Bonds hit when he was 39? He hit 73!”

Thinking Want Years Mean Home Running Age Three Games All Time Babe Home Run Ruth Steroid Many Homes

Author:Carlton Fisk

“The '70s were a time of turmoil and turnover. But I grew up here. I always wanted to play here.”

Play Wanted Sports Grew Grew Up Turmoil Turnover

Author:Carlton Fisk

“It (the slider) just rolls off of your index finger and begins it's spin which will take it down and across the plate (hopefully). Just remember not to twist your elbow or wrist. It should be thrown, with the wrist and grip set, just like your fastball, slightly off center - with the same velocity and intensity.”

Should Remember Like You Down And Fingers Hopefully Thrown Intensity Plates Twists Wrists Elbows Velocity Fastballs

Author:Steve Carlton

“I threw all my pitches over the top which was important for me because my slider was hard to tell from my fastball at release.”

Important Hard Release Over The Top Fastballs

Author:Steve Carlton

“The more we walk the path first while becoming last and least in our organizations, the more we become like the Alpha and Omega whom we long to serve.”

Firsts Long Lasts Walks Path Humility Becoming Organization Alphas Alpha And Omega

Book:Leading with a Limp: Take Full Advantage of Your Most Powerful Weakness

Source: Leading with a Limp: Take Full Advantage of Your Most Powerful Weakness

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