Willie Mays Quotes

Joe DiMaggio was the greatest all-around player I ever saw. His career can not be summed up in numbers and awards. It might sound corny, but he had a profound and lasting impact on the country.

I think the best all-round baseball player ever was Joe DiMaggio.

How lucky have we been that the face of baseball for the past two decades, through ups and downs, has been Derek Jeter.

Whether or not anybody had invented the category in his lifetime, Babe Ruth was surely the Greatest Living Yankee almost immediately upon lofting home runs at the Polo Grounds, allowing the Yankees to build their own palace across the Harlem River.

To play 18 years in Yankee Stadium is the best thing that could ever happen to a ballplayer.

At every step in his life, DiMaggio was what New Yorkers wanted in a hero.

If I were playing today I'd do what Joe DiMaggio said. I'd go knock on the door at Yankee Stadium and when George Steinbrenner answered I'd say, 'Howdy, pardner.'

I always enjoy watching Derek Jeter play because he is a model of consistency both in the field and at the plate. I finished my career with 3,110 hits, and I have only admiration and respect for Derek. I hope he pauses to admire the view and keeps going. Just one more achievement in an incredible career.

I have to give Mays one edge, durability. Mickey isn't sound and Willie is. Otherwise, if I had a chance to trade for either player, I'd pick Mantle.

When I went to Brooklyn in 1948 Jackie Robinson was at the height of his brilliant career.

Ted Williams was the greatest hitter I ever saw, but DiMaggio was the greatest all around player.

I grew up an Indians fan my entire life. I was never really 'against' the Yankees, but I knew what they were capable of.

Jerry Coleman was the kind of player who made me proud to wear the pinstripes.

There's absolutely no comparisons to me or anyone else to Willie Mays. Willie Mays, he's the greatest baseball player of all time.

Derek Jeter seems like a cool dude.

Astori was a great player on and off the pitch. He is a great example for all young men. I hope we never forget him. It's important to remember men like him.

My father gave me some advice when I was very young - whatever someone tells you in the future, don't forget Pele is the best.

Five World Series rings, 3000-plus hits, the fame, the fortune and playing for the second most historic franchise in baseball... These are just some of the reasons kids would always say they want to grow up to be just like Derek Jeter.

Just like every other kid in my grade school, I was listening to my little radio plug in my ear when Mickey Mantle hit 18 post-season homers and won series after series for the Yankees. I listened and I learned from that. I think he was the original 'Mr. October,' but thank god it didn't stick.

Henry is a beautiful player and has got complete technique, I adore watching him. I respect him very much as a man and as a footballer. He reminds me of myself.

For me, Lionel Messi is quite clearly the best player ever. It’s a pleasure to put myself against him and when I finish my career it’s something I can look back on and know I’ve tested myself against the very best.

I can't imagine Joe DiMaggio was a better all-around player than Dale Murphy.

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.