Barry Bonds- Former Baseballer (In a Nutshell)
- Barry Bonds was born in the United States on July 24th, 1964.
- He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Fransisco Giants.
- The decision to retire was made by him in 2007.
- “Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.”- Barry Bonds
- “I like to be against the odds.”- Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds- Former Baseballer (Nitty Gritty)
- “As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best you can.”- Barry Bonds
- “I’m not afraid to be lonely at the top.”- Barry Bonds
- “I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.”- Barry Bonds
- “Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn’t matter how good you are.”- Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds- Former Baseballer (What set him apart)
- “It’s not the name that makes the player. It’s the player.”- Barry Bonds
- “There’s nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.”- Barry Bonds
- “But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear you must deal with the best.”- Barry Bonds
- “I think some of the pressure comes from expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.”- Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds- Former Baseballer (Final Thoughts)
- “My career is an open book, but my life is not.”- Barry Bonds
- “When I finish playing, I think I’d like to coach college baseball.”- Barry Bonds
- “Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.”- Barry Bonds