Ralph Kiner Quotes
Born: October 27, 1922
Ralph Kiner was a Hall of Fame baseball slugger whose philosophy transcended the diamond, making him an enduring voice in Motivation & Action. A seven-time National League home run leader, Kiner understood that greatness demands relentless pursuit. His legacy is built on the raw truth that success is not a gift but a price paid in sweat and resilience. Kiner famously declared that home run hitters drive Cadillacs, while singles hitters drive Fords—a metaphor for the rewards of audacious effort. His quotes resonate because they strip away excuses, urging us to swing for the fences in life, knowing that the only failure is playing small.
Ralph Kiner Quotes (6)
"You know what they say about Chicago. If you don't like the weather, wait fifteen minutes."
— Ralph Kiner"Cadillacs are down at the end of the bat."
— Ralph Kiner"Darryl Strawberry has been voted to the Hall of Fame five years in a row."
— Ralph Kiner"All of his saves have come in relief appearances."
— Ralph Kiner"If Casey Stengel were alive today, he'd be spinning in his grave."
— Ralph Kiner"I think one of the most difficult things for anyone who's played baseball is to accept the fact that maybe the players today are playing just as well as ever."
— Ralph Kiner