Facts about Al Kaline

Occup.Athlete
FromUSA
BornDecember 19, 1934
Age89 years

Summary

Al Kaline is a famous Athlete from USA, he/she is 89 years old and still alive, born December 19, 1934.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac sagittarius, who is known for Philosophical, Motion, Experimentation, Optimism. Our collection contains 10 quotes who is written / told by Al.

10 Famous quotes by Al Kaline

Small: I didnt know who was on the team, but I saw every eye as I walked down the aisle. It looked like a thou
"I didn't know who was on the team, but I saw every eye as I walked down the aisle. It looked like a thousand eyes were staring right at me saying, 'Who is this young punk?' I just kept my eyes straight ahead"
Small: It hurt me a great deal. It put a lot of pressure on me because I was at a young age and the writers ar
"It hurt me a great deal. It put a lot of pressure on me because I was at a young age and the writers around here and throughout the league starting comparing me to Cobb. It put a lot of pressure on me"
Small: I was very, very shocked about Cooperstown. I thought my chances were fairly good, but I tried to stay
"I was very, very shocked about Cooperstown. I thought my chances were fairly good, but I tried to stay low key about it, not too high and not too low. That was the way I played, too"
Small: As the days went on, I didnt mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest pa
"As the days went on, I didn't mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all. I couldn't wait to get to the ballpark I'd be the first one there and I was willing to do anything. I think that's why the veterans liked me"
Small: I started in for the ball but I just couldnt get it. I should have caught it because I was used to catc
"I started in for the ball but I just couldn't get it. I should have caught it because I was used to catching everything on the sandlots. But they hit the ball a lot harder in the major leagues and I just couldn't reach the ball this time"
Small: All of a sudden Im in the major leagues and were traveling from town to town. I see the other players d
"All of a sudden I'm in the major leagues and we're traveling from town to town. I see the other players dressing different every day. I've got only one suit and I keep wearing it over and over. I'm really embarrassed"
Small: Switching to the outfield was the best break I ever got
"Switching to the outfield was the best break I ever got"
Small: What gets me upset about with the newer players is their lack of intensity. They tend to go through the
"What gets me upset about with the newer players is their lack of intensity. They tend to go through the motions a little bit. They don't understand that you've got to practice the way you play"
Small: Youve got to get good habits of working hard so that when that play comes up during the regular season
"You've got to get good habits of working hard so that when that play comes up during the regular season that you're able to complete it and do it the right way"
Small: Ill never forget that first night with the team. Going to the ballpark on the bus was the hardest 30 mi
"I'll never forget that first night with the team. Going to the ballpark on the bus was the hardest 30 minutes of my life. I had to walk down that aisle between all the players. I really didn't know too much about the Detroit Tigers at that time"