"The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault"
- Ty Cobb
About this Quote
This quote by Ty Cobb speaks with his aggressive and determined approach to the video game of baseball. He was a fierce rival and was not afraid to take dangers. He was confident in his abilities and felt that the base courses belonged to him, which the rules gave him the right to run full speed. He was also not scared to use his sharp spikes on his shoes to get an edge. He was willing to take risks and did not care if the baseman got harmed if they were in the wrong location. This quote talks to Ty Cobb's competitive spirit and his determination to do whatever it required to win. He was an intense competitor and his attitude and technique to the video game of baseball was unequaled.
This quote is written / told by Ty Cobb between December 18, 1886 and July 17, 1961. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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