Pete Rose Quotes & Sayings

“If somebody is gracious enough to give me a second chance, I won't need a third.”

“My father taught me that the only way you can make good at anything is to practice, and then practice some more.”

“I never gave up as a player, and I won't give up as someone who wants to go to the Hall of Fame, because it's the ultimate goal for a baseball player or a football player or a basketball player.”

“I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball.”

“Willie Mays could throw better, and Hank Aaron could hit more home runs. But I've got enthusiasm. I've got desire. I've got hustle. Those are God-given talents, too.”

“It's a round ball and a round bat, and you got to hit it square.”

“If you screw up and do something, don't lie about it; come clean.”

“I would think if someone connected to steroids made the Hall of Fame, that would enhance my chances of making the Hall of Fame.”

“They haven't given too many gamblers a second chances in the world of baseball.”

“Somebody's gotta win and somebody's gotta lose and I believe in letting the other guy lose.”