I think that there's more jealousy in sports than racism, really. I think racism exists in the works, but when I faced racism in hockey, a lot of times from jealousy, because when I was young, I was always one of the better players. And I think a lot of people were threatened by that.
Copy QuoteI've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
Copy Quote View & SharePeople ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
Copy Quote View & ShareA good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.
Copy Quote View & ShareSome people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.
Copy Quote View & ShareIt's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.
Copy Quote View & ShareMost people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.
Copy Quote View & ShareIf a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing you grandmother with her teeth out.
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