There is no question that in the '50s and '60s, black players got thrown at more. That's not a negative comment. It may come out that way, but that's the way it was. Hitting another player was part of the… — 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
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
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
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
You can play football and be the next Jim Brown or play baseball and be the next Reggie Jackson. — Reggie Jackson Copy Share
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
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
I know how hard it is to shoot the basketball, so I've got great appreciation for it. — Reggie Jackson Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
