It hurt me a great deal. It put a lot of pressure on me because I was at a young age and the writers around here and throughout the league starting comparing me to Cobb. It put a lot of… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
All of a sudden I'm in the major leagues and we're traveling from town to town. I see the other players dressing different every day. I've got only one suit and I keep wearing it over and over. I'm really… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
You've got to get good habits of working hard so that when that play comes up during the regular season that you're able to… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
I'll never forget that first night with the team. Going to the ballpark on the bus was the hardest 30 minutes of my life.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
I started in for the ball but I just couldn't get it. I should have caught it because I was used to catching everything… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
As the days went on, I didn't mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
I didn't know who was on the team, but I saw every eye as I walked down the aisle. It looked like a thousand… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms might be they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take outfield practice.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
Carl Yastrzemski was the best all-around player. He could run, throw and hit. He had the ability to play a number of different positions.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
What gets me upset about with the newer players is their lack of intensity. They tend to go through the motions a little bit.… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
The most relaxing thing i do, hang halfway out a 3rd floor window, and look at rocks if i fall out. Well maybe i'll… — Al Kaline Copy Share Image
