"I sincerely believe that there is nothing truly great in any man or woman except their character, their willingness to move beyond the realm of self and into a greater realm of selflessness. Giving back is the ultimate talent in life. That is the greatest trophy on my mantel."
"My short game's not that good. It just becomes a matter of getting that weight moving."
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Ozzie Smith
Baseball Player
Ozzie Smith is a former professional baseball player known for his exceptional defensive skills and leadership on the field.
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"I may not drive in 100 runs a year, but I can prevent 100 runs from scoring against us."
"When I'm in my groove there is no thinking. Everything just happens."
"We hope there is a sense of purpose in everything."
"I think umpires have too much power, without any system of checks and balances and the more money a player makes, the more the umpire tries to show off that power to him. Unfortunately, since I signed my contract my strike zone has suddenly become a lot larger."
"I don't think anybody ever really just retires where they don't do anything."