Carl Yastrzemski was the best all-around player. He could run, throw and hit. He had the ability to play a number of different positions. He signed as a shortstop. He could play the outfield, of course, and third base and first, too. He was a tremendous athlete. Mickey Mantle was unbelievable, too.
I'll never forget that first night with the team. Going to the ballpark on the bus was the hardest 30 minutes of my life. I had to walk down that ais… - Al Kaline
I'll never forget that first night with the team. Going to the ballpark on the bus was the hardest 30 minutes of my life. I had to walk down that ais…
- Al Kaline
This time you've dug yourself an anchor too heavy to move ahead with. - Al Kaline
This time you've dug yourself an anchor too heavy to move ahead with.
One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms might be they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take outfield practice. Anothe… - Al Kaline
One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms might be they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take outfield practice. Anothe…
The most relaxing thing i do, hang halfway out a 3rd floor window, and look at rocks if i fall out. Well maybe i'll fall hard, something tough to bre… - Al Kaline
The most relaxing thing i do, hang halfway out a 3rd floor window, and look at rocks if i fall out. Well maybe i'll fall hard, something tough to bre…
Switching to the outfield was the best break I ever got. - Al Kaline
Switching to the outfield was the best break I ever got.
I was very, very shocked about Cooperstown. I thought my chances were fairly good, but I tried to stay low key about it, not too high and not too low… - Al Kaline
I was very, very shocked about Cooperstown. I thought my chances were fairly good, but I tried to stay low key about it, not too high and not too low…
You've got to get good habits of working hard so that when that play comes up during the regular season that you're able to complete it and do it the… - Al Kaline
You've got to get good habits of working hard so that when that play comes up during the regular season that you're able to complete it and do it the…
As the days went on, I didn't mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all. I couldn't wait to get to the ball… - Al Kaline
As the days went on, I didn't mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all. I couldn't wait to get to the ball…
Carl Yastrzemski was the best all-around player. He could run, throw and hit. He had the ability to play a number of different positions. He signed a… - Al Kaline
Carl Yastrzemski was the best all-around player. He could run, throw and hit. He had the ability to play a number of different positions. He signed a…
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