The owner of the New York Yankees, Mr. George Steinbrenner who I had the greatest respect for, I want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to win that special ring in 1996. Wade Boggs Read Quote
Looking back on those days and little leaguer, the Hall of Fame is not even a blinking star, but through baseball travels and moving up the ladder, that star begins to flicker. Wade Boggs Read Quote
Then there’s Johnny Pesky, hit me countless number of ground balls and improved my fielding so much. Wade Boggs Read Quote
I played the game one way. I gave it everything I had. It doesn’t take any ability to hustle. Wade Boggs Read Quote
The old saying was, ‘Boggs never drives in any runs.’ I played in 155 games. I led off. That’s 155 plate appearance where I come up with nobody on. Wade Boggs Read Quote
One guy that I wish was here right now, Ted Williams, helped me so much, our long talks, not about hitting but about fishing, one of Ted’s passions, and I wish he was here today to share this with me because I owe so much to Ted Williams. Wade Boggs Read Quote
Rod Carew told me once that for those that know you, no explanation is necessary, and for those that don’t know you, none is possible. That’s the philosophy I live by. Wade Boggs Read Quote
