Dale Murphy Quotes (13 Quotes)

Joe Torre would tell you to make sure you can hit the ball on the outside part of the plate.

Tommie Aaron taught me how to have a good attitude, to be easy going and not get uptight.

This is something I have wanted to do for a long time, ... Athletes have a huge impact on so many people. Occasionally, some of them need reminding how important their example is. Frankly, we are all tired of the profanity-laced interviews and the overall perception by some that they are above the law. It is time to step up and take seriously the chance we have to make a difference for good in the lives of others.

I was at my locker in West Palm pretty upset with the way things were going, and in walked Paul Snyder. I can remember all of my appreciation for him coming up to me and trying to talk me through this time when I had never been so down in my life. Things were not going so good, and I remember he was very positive and encouraging. He said something good was going to happen.

Eddie Haas talked a lot about not hitting the ball in the air.

It's a very motivating thing to play for people that care about you and are concerned about you. You want to play well on the field because of the respect and confidence they put in you.

He plays an all-around game and has fun out there, ... He's going to be a fun player to watch throughout his career.

Dedicated to my parents, Charles and Betty Murphy, and to my wife, Nancy. Anything good that has come to my life has been because of your example, guidance, and love.

In this book I challenge today's athlete to do the right thing in the right way, ... Hopefully, my experience and perspective will help others have fulfilling careers in professional sports.

It's been fun to watch him, ... I'm happy for him. He's a good young man. It was fun to meet him.

Playing baseball is not real life. It's a fantasy world... It's a dream come true.

He handles himself well, ... He's got a maturity that I know I didn't have at that age.

Gee I don't know, I just want to get home.