Author Profile
Wade Boggs
1958 • American • Athlete
25
Total Quotes
Collected Meditations
Showing 25 quotesThe old saying was, 'Boggs never drives in any runs.' I played in 155 games. I led off. That's 155 plate appearance where I come up with nobody on.— Wade Boggs
When you set goals and you reach those goals in mid-August and early September, there's nothing to look forward to. You sort of lose your drive.— Wade Boggs
One guy that I wish was here right now, Ted Williams, helped me so much, our long talks, not about hitting but about fishing, one of Ted's passions, and I wish he was here today to share this with me because I owe so much to Ted Williams.— Wade Boggs
My God... What are the headlines going to be like on Monday if the Yankees don't make the playoffs?— Wade Boggs
Looking back on those days and little leaguer, the Hall of Fame is not even a blinking star, but through baseball travels and moving up the ladder, that star begins to flicker.— Wade Boggs
In life, so many things are taken for granted, but one thing I can honestly say is that I took every day, enjoyed the game of putting on that uniform and playing the great game of baseball.— Wade Boggs
The owner of the New York Yankees, Mr. George Steinbrenner who I had the greatest respect for, I want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to win that special ring in 1996.— Wade Boggs
Rod Carew told me once that for those that know you, no explanation is necessary, and for those that don't know you, none is possible. That's the philosophy I live by.— Wade Boggs
I played the game one way. I gave it everything I had. It doesn't take any ability to hustle.— Wade Boggs
I have a message for the young kids. Life is about obstacles, endeavors in life are not to be overlooked.— Wade Boggs
Then there's Johnny Pesky, hit me countless number of ground balls and improved my fielding so much.— Wade Boggs
Humbled by the fact that never in a million years would I ever thought that I would be on the same stage with all these great Hall of Famers and enshrined to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.— Wade Boggs
I got pantsed in 'Bar Wars,' the number-one rated episode of 'Cheers' all time. I'm very proud of that.— Wade Boggs