Ryne Sandberg Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.”

“I was a baseball player at North Central High School in Spokane, Washington even though I was all-city in basketball, even when I signed a letter of intent to play quarterback at Washington State.”

“Baseball wasn't easy for me.”

“I don't expect any red carpet to the big leagues. If the opportunity comes, then it comes. But I don't think I'm owed anything.”

“I struggled many times when maybe it didn't look like I was struggling, and I had to work hard every day.”

“No player in baseball history worked harder, suffered more, or did it better than Andre Dawson. He's the best I've ever seen.”

“At my growing years of 18 to 21 years old in the Minor Leagues, I dreamed of being a Philadelphia Phillie.”

“I was in awe every time I walked on to the field.”

“I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that.”

“It didn't happen, but I feel fortunate for the two chances we had and it's just a shame we didn't go to a World Series for Cub fans.”