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43 quotes found searching on Team: Athletics
The only way I'm going to get a Gold Glove is with a can of spray paint.
Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
HOF 1993; a.k.a. "Mr. October"
You have probably heard that I use my scorecard to convey information. Since our opponents know this, they keep a close watch on every movement I make with my scorecard, but this is fortified with many other devices.
Philadelphia Athletics
Manager
HOF 1937
I was missing by about 10 mph.
I would probably hit .240 with about 18 home runs. I'm 53 years old, brother.
Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
HOF 1993; a.k.a. "Mr. October"
If it so happens that I never play again, I know that I left everything I had out there on the field. That's the first thing Sparky (Anderson) taught me. 'Did you do everything out there to be the best player you could?' If you did, and something happens, it can't bother you. That's my peace of mind.
Keith Anthony "Tony" Phillips
Oakland Athletics
2B
Here's a kid right out of high school who goes on the major league mound and pitches as if he were a veteran. Catfish never showed a bit of fear or nervousness, anything that most rookies would show in that situation. He just picked up on major league baseball like it was another day back at his high school in Hertford, North Carolina.
Jackie Delane "Jack" Aker
Kansas City Athletics
Pitcher
When I went over to Oakland in '73, Catfish Hunter never shook me off. I asked him why and he told me, 'It's your job to know the hitters.'
Oakland Athletics
Catcher
Every hitter likes fastballs, just like everyone likes ice cream. But you don't like it when it's being shoved down you by the gallon.
Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
HOF 1993; a.k.a. "Mr. October"
He's not your prototypical leadoff hitter, but there's nothing wrong with hitting a double to start the game
Art Howe
Oakland Athletics
Manager
That depends on how small market we really are.
Sal Fasano
Oakland Athletics
Catcher
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