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35 quotes by Ryne Sandberg

MLB debut September 2, 1981 for the Philadelphia Phillies Last MLB appearance September 28, 1997 for the Chicago Cubs Career statistics (through September 29, 2014) Batting average .285 Hits 2,386 Home runs 282 Runs batted in 1,061 Managerial record 93-111 Winning % .456 Teams As player Philadelphia Phillies (1981) Chicago Cubs (1982–1994, 1996–1997) As manager Philadelphia Phillies (2013–present) Career...
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I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager and never, ever your uniform.

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I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am.

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Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name... →

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I didn't play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel.

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If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen.

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In baseball, there's always the next day.

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A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.

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I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do - play it right and with respect.

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I think sometimes Hall of Famers might get labeled as guys who aren't suited for a coaching job or to be back at the Major League level.

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My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine.

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Baseball wasn't easy for me.

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I don't expect any red carpet to the big leagues. If the opportunity comes, then it comes. But I don't think I'm owed anything.

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No player in baseball history worked harder, suffered more, or did it better than Andre Dawson. He's the best I've ever seen.

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