We saw very little of the real Jack Buck behind the microphone. He would touch people in ways that we will never know. Jack was much more than just a…

- Ozzie Smith

I may not drive in 100 runs a year, but I can prevent 100 runs from scoring against us.

- Ozzie Smith

When I'm in my groove there is no thinking. Everything just happens.

- Ozzie Smith

I think umpires have too much power, without any system of checks and balances and the more money a player makes, the more the umpire tries to show o…

- Ozzie Smith

I don't think anybody ever really just retires where they don't do anything.

- Ozzie Smith

As I was in the air, the ball took a bad hop and caromed behind me, but I was able to catch it with my bare hand. I hit the ground, bounced back up, …

- Ozzie Smith

We hope there is a sense of purpose in everything.

- Ozzie Smith

I don't know how many people have ever seen the National Guard break in somewhere, but they mean business.

- Ozzie Smith

No one paid attention to my offense. So having 2,000 hits is one of the things that is an accomplishment.

- Ozzie Smith