Every hitter likes fastballs, just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's what it feels like when Nolan Ryan's thrown balls by you. — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
The greatest manager has a knack for making ballplayers think they are better than they think they are. — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
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… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
When I went to home plate in a game-tied situation or with a chance to do something and help the ballclub win one, I'd… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
When you hit a player in the head, you're more apt to get some fisticuffs or, you know, bring both teams out on the… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
You can play football and be the next Jim Brown or play baseball and be the next Reggie Jackson. — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
Lee May's about the same age as me; he's got about the same stats. So how come he's making about one-eighty, two hundred thousand,… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
There are at least three kinds of advantages that the pitcher and batter contest. There's the physical advantage, the strategic advantage, and also the… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
I know how hard it is to shoot the basketball, so I've got great appreciation for it. — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
When I stepped into the box, I felt the at-bat belonged to me. Everybody else was there for my convenience. The pitcher was there… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
If I played today, I'd stay in trouble. I'd be in the commissioner's office all the time, I guess. I'd be everywhere - including… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
If you can't see the rotation and tell if it's a sink - a fastball, then you have to be able to tell whether… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
Misconception Number 1, the public always thought, 'Reggie has a massive ego; he's narcissistic, he's cocky, he needs everyone to look at him all… — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
I do everything as honestly as I can. I give all I have to give. But I don't let people get in my way. — Reggie Jackson Copy Share Image
