12+ John Rocker Quotes On Sports, Sports Teams And New York

John Rocker is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 1998 to 2003. He is known for his controversial comments about minorities in an interview with Sports Illustrated in 1999. Following is our collection on famous quotes by John Rocker on sports, life, sports teams.

The biggest thing I don’t like about New York are the foreigners. You can walk an entire block in Times Square and not hear anybody speaking English. Asians and Koreans and Vietnamese and Indians and Russians and Spanish people and everything up there. How the hell did they get in this country? — John Rocker

I've taken a lot of crap from a lot of people. Probably more than anybody in the history of this sport. I know Hank (Aaron) and Jackie (Robinson) took a good deal of crap, but I guarantee it wasn't for six years. I just keep thinking: How much am I supposed to take? — John Rocker

The media loves nothing more than when there is a racial scandal or something. Racism, bigotry, these are just such hot button issues, and the media loves it. — John Rocker

My comments concerning persons afflicted with AIDS as well as various minority groups have left people wondering if I am a racist. — John Rocker

I'll admit I said something I shouldn't have said. — John Rocker

Even though it might appear otherwise from what I've said, I am not a racist. I should not have said what I did because it is not what I believe in my heart. — John Rocker

The last thing I want to do... is offend people and ostracize myself. — John Rocker

I have a group of close personal friends that are all my world. My family is my world. And as long as those people are happy with me, then I'm happy with myself. — John Rocker

Like me or don't like me, I'm not going to adjust my behavior, just to gain a few more positive fans. — John Rocker

I am extremely sorry for the stress and confusion I have brought on the Braves organization. — John Rocker

I'm merely a baseball player, guys. In the great scheme of things, my thoughts, opinions and attitudes are of little importance. — John Rocker

I have hurt people. It was unintentional, but nevertheless, there was damage done. — John Rocker

Life Lessons by John Rocker

1. John Rocker's career is a reminder that words and actions have consequences, and that it is important to think before you speak.
2. His story also serves as a reminder that everyone can make mistakes, and that it is possible to learn from them and move on.
3. Finally, his story is a testament to the power of resilience and hard work, as he was able to overcome adversity and return to the game he loved.