Harmon Killebrew quotes

My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, 'You're tearing up the grass'; 'We're not raising grass,' Dad would reply. 'We're raising boys.' (Harmon Killebrew)
I didn't have evil intentions, but I guess I did have power. View quote
Harmon Killebrew
It takes a lot of dedication to quit smoking, and whether you give up for good on your first try or have to give it a couple of tries - just keep swinging at it and you will succeed. View quote
Harmon Killebrew
I found out early in life that I could hit a baseball farther than most players and that's what I tried to do. View quote
Harmon Killebrew
Life is precious and time is a key element. Let's make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own. View quote
Harmon Killebrew
I always tried to watch the pitcher and his complete windup from the moment he had the ball in his glove all the way through his motion, and tried to follow it all the way out of his hand, all the way to home plate. View quote
Harmon Killebrew
Joe Mauer's the real deal. He is absolutely wonderful. Not only is he a great player, but he's a great human being. He's the kind of guy you'd like to see be your son. View quote
Harmon Killebrew
I was set to go to Oregon to play college baseball and football. View quote
Harmon Killebrew
Hitting .400 is something you can do by yourself. But you have to rely on guys getting on base at the right time to drive in that many runs. View quote
Harmon Killebrew
When I was 14, and for the next four years, I was lifting and hauling 10-gallon milk cans full of milk. That will put muscles on you even if you're not trying. View quote
Harmon Killebrew