Rookie Quote by Troy Aikman

I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22.

— Richard Briers

Golly, my rookie year was tough.

— Kelsey Plum

I was very fortunate to play in the under-20s and under-21s.

— Dominic Calvert-Lewin

I got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop.

— Ryne Sandberg

My rookie year, I was very immature.

— Dennis Rodman

18 was a great year for me to change me in the right way. When I was 19 I started to play really well again.

— Andrey Rublev

Certainly after '21' I was getting the opportunity to make a lot of money.

— Jim Sturgess

I did not play my first full season until I was 21.

— Adam Lallana

When my career took off it surprised me, I was only 22. To have that much success so fast, I just wasn't prepared.

— Jose Feliciano

In my 20s, I was 16. So I was a late bloomer. I was still very much a child when I was in my 20s.

— Kim Wayans

I think my rookie, I was just having fun. I was 18, and I was living the American dream.

— Giannis Antetokounmpo

I played in the Under 18s when I was 14, then the reserves at 15, and then the first team.

— Jack Rodwell