Bernie Williams Quotes

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"Don't be afraid to take risks. Make the most of your journey. Make it fun and exciting." - Bernie Williams on MLB.com (Peter Zellen, 05/20/2007)
Bernie Williams Quotes

Quotes From & About Bernie Williams

Quotes From Bernie Williams

"I have played professional baseball for over half my life. From the time I picked up a baseball glove, I did not want to put it down." Source: New York Post (Dan Martin, 03/21/2007)

I remember just being attracted to the music. When I had the opportunity to pick up a guitar, it was like it was inside of me. It was a challenge to learn how to play it. I didn't want to stop." Source: Bernie Williams CD Press Release

"I know there's certain things regarding your job or whatever you may end up doing [that you don't like], but I'm here to tell you, don't let your job define who you are. Your relationships will define who you are. No matter what you choose to do in life ... you are going to be in a position to make an impact on somebody's life." Source: MLB.com (Peter Zellen, 05/20/2007)

"My experience over 17 years playing with the Yankees, these are a few of the things that I've learned. You've got to have a plan of action, You have to stay focused on the things you can control, and don't get discouraged or distracted by the things you cannot control." Source: MLB.com (Peter Zellen, 05/20/2007)

"My job is to make myself available to play to the best of my ability. Mentally, I've got to stay ready to play every day." Source: MLB.com (Tom Singer, 05/03/2005)

One thing I've got going for me is I'm a baseball player playing a guitar. I'm not a renowned jazz guitarist. There should be people who are just happy to see me up there playing." Source: Press Release (Bernie Williams)

"Very exciting. But I think this team has been very good on putting personal goals aside for the benefit of the team, and I think this should be no different. I think my goal right now is just to play as good as I can so we can win the Series. This is a nice note, but still, we're looking at the big picture here." Source: MLB.com (April 7, 2006)

"With this club, it doesn't matter where you hit. You're going to have people on base, one through nine." Source: Yes Network Post Game Interview (1996)

Quotes About Bernie Williams

"Bernie is getting older. But I still think he's more than just a good player. That's what I feel. Maybe I just want to feel that. My loyalty has to be to 25 people, not just one, but I am pulling for it to happen." - Joe Torre on MLB.com (Tom Singer, 05/03/2005)

"I don't think there's anything about Bernie that could surprise me -- take that as a plus or a minus. That's just his personality and just him, basically. He's very different in that he's not your typical baseball player, and that's probably why he was a little more sensitive than other players would have been in this situation." - Joe Torre on MLB.com (Bryan Hoch, 02/21/2007)

"If the Mets fans who hate Bernie Williams ever met him, they'd love him." - Sportswriter Barry Stanton in USA Today (10/23/2000)

Quotes From & About Bernie Williams



The intro on Bernie Williams official site (link) has the following text: "Bernie is not only a Superstar Center Fielder for the New York Yankees, but also an accomplished guitarist and composer. Bernie has made his musical debut with the release of The Journey Within, a melodic, , and Latin flavored jazz album, with an undeniably soulful delivery." We could not agree with the description any more - it is a truly wonderful album.

Did you know that Bernie Williams was the first player in Major League history to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in a postseason game (Game 3, 1995 American League Division Series, October 6, 1995).

Bernie Williams page (just click his name) includes every possible stat, every uniform number, every known salary, every trade & transaction, and much more.

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