22+ Ralph Kiner Quotes On Friendship, Baseball And Success

Ralph Kiner was an American professional baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Indians from 1946 to 1955. He was a six-time All-Star and a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Kiner was known for his powerful home runs and was one of the most prolific home run hitters in the National League during his playing career. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Ralph Kiner on life, friendship, baseball.

Top 10 Ralph Kiner Quotes

1. You know what they say about Chicago. If you don't like the weather, wait fifteen minutes.
2. The Mets just had their first .500-or-better April since July of 1992.
3. Two-thirds of the Earth is covered by water. The other third is covered by Garry Maddox.
4. It's (Phil Niekro's knuckleball) like watching Mario Andretti park a car.
5. With all the talent around, it's sort of amazing that a woman could be up here with us.
6. All of the Mets' road wins against Los Angeles this year have been at Dodger Stadium.
7. Darryl Strawberry has been voted to the Hall of Fame five years in a row.
8. Home-run hitters drive Cadillacs
9. If Casey Stengel were alive today, he'd be spinning in his grave.
10. (Don) Sutton lost thirteen games in a row without winning a ballgame.

Ralph Kiner Short Quotes

• Sutton lost 13 games in a row without winning a ballgame.
• On Father's Day, we again wish you all happy birthday.
• Jose DeLeon on his career has seventy-three wins and one-hundred and five RBIs.
• The Hall of Fame ceremonies are on the thirty-first and thirty-second of July.
• On this special Fathers Day, we'd like to wish all of you a very Happy Birthday.
• All of his saves have come in relief appearances.
• Cadillacs are down at the end of the bat.
• Solo homers usually come with no one on base.
• He's (Bruce Sutter) going to be out of action the rest of his career.
• Some guys are inwardly outgoing

Ralph Kiner Famous Quotes And Sayings

[Judge and Jury] is outstanding. I have learned more about the history of baseball, true history, than from anything I have ever read or heard about. [It's] research and documentation clarifies so many of the personalities and events that took place before 'my time' in the game. Jacques Barzun's quote: 'Whoever would know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball' should be supplanted by [this] biography of Landis. — Ralph Kiner

I think one of the most difficult things for anyone who's played baseball is to accept the fact that maybe the players today are playing just as well as ever. — Ralph Kiner

Life Lessons by Ralph Kiner

1. Ralph Kiner's work ethic and dedication to excellence serves as an example of what can be achieved with hard work and determination.
2. His willingness to take risks and try new things can be a lesson to us all to never be afraid to try something new.
3. His ability to remain humble and gracious in the face of success is a reminder to stay humble and grateful for our accomplishments.