Category: Billy Martin Quotes
“It’s not that Reggie is a bad outfielder. He just has trouble judging the ball and picking it up.” –Billy Martin
“When you walk by, he (Gaylord Perry) smells like a drugstore.” –Billy Martin
“What does George know about Yankee pride? When did he ever play for the Yankees?” –Billy Martin
“What I miss when I’m away is the pride in baseball. Especially the pride of being on a team that wins.” –Billy Martin
“There’s nothing greater in the world than when somebody on the team does something good, and everybody gathers around to pat him on the back.” –Billy Martin
“The two of them (Reggie Jackson and George Steinbrenner) deserve each other. One’s a born liar; the other’s convicted.” –Billy Martin
“The only real way to know you’ve been fired is when you arrive at the ballpark and find your name has been scratched from the parking list.” –Billy Martin
“Most people miss the great part mental outlook plays in this game.” –Billy Martin
“If they can win (the pennant) with that club (1973 Milwaukee Brewers), I’m a Chinese aviator.” –Billy Martin
“I’m getting smarter, I finally punched something that couldn’t sue me.” –Billy Martin
