51 Quotes by Dave Winfield

Made it through high school, went to the University of Minnesota.

I am truly sorry that a fowl of Canada is no longer with us.

Now it's on to May, and you know about me and May.

There is no way, believe me, despite my name being Winfield, and loving the game dearly. It wasn't in the cards. I didn't know what it was going to take to get here.

And then 45 years later, as I finished my career in the great city of Cleveland, that was another great way to end my career, going to the World Series.

He was the first person I met in pro ball because we both wore a size 14 shoe. He had interesting comments on exactly how far to stand away from the plate. He introduced me to the importance of being prepared for everything that you do. I took that in, on calling games and accepting responsibilities as a catcher.

The people in my life that were not only what I call heroes, but these are the people that overcame extraordinary circumstances in life.

He didn't bask in fame or glory or the money he made. He relished in the notion that a little short kid from the projects in Chicago couldn't accomplish anything in life.

Roberto Clemente, not only because you played right field like it was supposed to be played, but your humanitarian efforts will live on forever.