Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Tommy John

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American baseball player Tommy John.

Last updated on December 18, 2024.

Thomas Edward John Jr., nicknamed "The Bionic Man," is an American retired professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 26 seasons between 1963 and 1989. He played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, California Angels, and Oakland Athletics. He was a four-time MLB All-Star and has the third-most wins (288) of any pitcher since 1900 not in the Hall of Fame. Known for his longevity, John was the Opening Day starter six times – three for the White Sox and three times for the Yankees. His 1982 start was not the first game of the season, but he started the second game of a doubleheader on Opening Day.

American - Baseball player | Born: May 22, 1943

Source: Wikipedia

There are a lot of pitchers in baseball who should celebrate his life and what he did for the game of baseball.

Tommy John

When they operated, I told them to put in a Koufax fastball. They did-but it was Mrs. Koufax's.

Tommy John

You're going to feel good. But no matter how much you rehab you do, you can't speed up the healing process. I would rather see a guy come back in 14 months and pitch seven, eight or nine more years then come back in 10 months and get hurt again. You cannot mess with mother nature and father time. Nature will heal it if you give it time.

Tommy John

My philosophy has always been simple: Believe in yourself.

Tommy John

If you work hard everyday and bust your tail on every play, eventually people will notice and word will get around.

Tommy John