One of the hardest parts of practice is the criticism a player takes from his coaches. Some players think a coach has it in for them when a flaw in style is pointed out ... I know that when things… — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won't be able to do this. — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
I'm not the type of guy to go out and just say, 'Hey, I'm raising my fist to do this and do that.' I… — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
I didn't say I was that smart, I said I went to class and I enjoyed what I was doing. — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
When I'm not hitting, I don't hit nobody. But, when I'm hitting, I hit anybody. — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
Youngsters of Little League can survive undercoaching a lot better than overcoaching. — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
I was a baseball player, I taught baseball, and all of a sudden I was in the business world. Now I used the baseball… — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
What you are thinking, what shape your mind is in, is what makes the biggest difference of all. — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
I think I was programmed to do good things when I came into the majors. I knew how to play. — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
I always enjoyed playing ball, and it didn't matter to me whether I played with white kids or black. I never understood why an… — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
"And my father didn't have money for me to go to college. And at that particular time they didn't have black quarterbacks, and I… — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
Congratulations to Alex Rodriguez on his 660th home run, milestones in baseball are meant to be broken and I wish him continued success throughout… — Willie Mays Copy Share Image
