83 Quotes by Willie Mays

One of the hardest parts of practice is the criticism a player takes from his coaches. Some players think a coach has it in for them when a flaw in style is pointed out ... I know that when things start going wrong, for one, I get the coach to keep his eye on me to see what I'm suddenly doing wrong. I can't see it or I wouldn't be doing it in the first place.

Youngsters of Little League can survive undercoaching a lot better than overcoaching.

Never assume the other guy will never do something you would never do.

What you are thinking, what shape your mind is in, is what makes the biggest difference of all.

It isn't hard to be good from time to time in sports. What is tough, is being good every day.

It isn’t hard to be good from time to time in sports. What is tough, is being good every day.

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won’t be able to do this.

What’s tough is being good every day.

Defense to me is the key to playing baseball.