Dale Murphy Quotes
Born: March 12, 1956
Dale Murphy, the two-time National League MVP, is revered not just for his baseball prowess but for his unwavering philosophy of resilience and focus. His legacy transcends the diamond, built on a foundation of quiet determination and grace under pressure. Murphy’s quotes resonate deeply because they stem from a career defined by overcoming adversity, shifting from catcher to outfielder to become a powerhouse. He champions the power of consistent effort over fleeting talent, urging us to find clarity in chaos and strength in struggle. His words are a masterclass in maintaining composure, reminding us that true greatness is forged through perseverance and a disciplined mind.
Dale Murphy Quotes (22)
"One of the more challenging things in life is not being the guy who does the cheating, but not saying anything about it and going along with it."
— Dale Murphy"Gee I don't know, I just want to get home."
— Dale Murphy"Joe Torre would tell you to make sure you can hit the ball on the outside part of the plate."
— Dale Murphy"Tommie Aaron taught me how to have a good attitude, to be easy going and not get uptight."
— Dale Murphy"To go to hospitals and see people fight and overcome cystic fibrosis or cancer or any number of illnesses is to see courage that is humbling. And athletes constantly need to be humbled."
— Dale Murphy"Eddie Haas talked a lot about not hitting the ball in the air."
— Dale Murphy"It's critical that the manager has the respect of players so he can make the moves that he feels is appropriate without having somebody go to the papers. They respect you. So you respect them back."
— Dale Murphy"I don't agree with everything that any of our political leaders say or believe - that's going to happen sometimes."
— Dale Murphy"I've been complimented enough and asked to run for various offices out here in Utah, but right now, I'm not interested. I don't know that I have the stomach for it."
— Dale Murphy"When you come right down to it, I guess I really am pretty bland."
— Dale Murphy"You don't usually get treated unfairly. You usually get what you deserve."
— Dale Murphy"I don't want to give people the impression that I'm an almost perfect human being."
— Dale Murphy"Maybe I am naive about certain things. But I'm glad. I know all I want to know."
— Dale Murphy"Whether I'm hitting .100 or .300, I have resolved to at least enjoy every game."
— Dale Murphy"I think people found out I'm just like anybody else. I've got problems, too."
— Dale Murphy"If you live what you believe, you will always have the respect of others."
— Dale Murphy"To work with children anywhere is just plain fun."
— Dale Murphy"Society is what we make of it, so we'd better try to make it the best we can."
— Dale Murphy"God isn't really interested in our batting averages."
— Dale Murphy"It's always great when you're really needed."
— Dale Murphy"I've been lucky to have a lot of opportunities to help people."
— Dale Murphy"I miss baseball."
— Dale Murphy