Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden

“I didn’t come to New York to be a star. I brought my star with me.” Despite being a cocky legendary hitter, Reggie was a star in Oakland before he arrived in NY.

“I’m eating a lot more pizza for lunch than I’m used to.” Mr. Suzuki’s response on adjusting to American life back in early 2001.

“When I pick up the ball and it feels nice and light and small I know I’m going to have a good day. But if I pick it up and it’s big and heavy, I know I’m liable to get into a little trouble.” One of the greats emphasizing on confidence once on the mound preparing for a start.

When they operated, I told them to put in a Koufax fastball. They did-but it was Mrs. Foufax’s.” Tommy John on becoming the first one to have been successfully given the Tommy John surgery, thus rebirthing his arm.