Eddie Murray Quotes
When I signed a contract, I was here to play 162 games.
Murray, Eddie. "Hall of Fame Induction Speech." National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 27 July 2003, Cooperstown, NY. Address.
He had been a long opponent of separation from England. However, it is reported that during the debate he finally rose and raised his hands to heaven and made the famous statement.
Eddie Clarence Murray, nicknamed "Steady Eddie," is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman and designated hitter. Spending most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles, he ranks fourth in team history in both games played and hits. Though Murray never won a Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, he finished in the top ten in MVP voting several times. After his playing career, Murray coached for the Orioles, Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers.