Top 35 Quotes by Ryne Sandberg

If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors.

At my growing years of 18 to 21 years old in the Minor Leagues, I dreamed of being a Philadelphia Phillie.

I got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop.

I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that.

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 on the back.

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.

I have great memories of being a Cub, and I'm happy building new ones with the Phillies.

I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college.

I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager and never, ever your uniform.

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.