Bernie Williams
Bernie Williams
Bernabé Williams Figueroa Jr.is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player and musician. He played his entire 16-year career in Major League Baseballwith the New York Yankees from 1991 through 2006...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth13 September 1968
CitySan Juan, PR
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I just felt like I'd been hit by a truck on the side and there was a very large shark head hanging off my arm, trying to chew it.
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Joe is the kind of person that will not show his emotions,
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Joe is the kind of person that will not show his emotions. He probably could have been the greatest poker player alive if he had chosen to do that. He's the epitome of that phrase: 'Never let them see you sweat.
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I was hoping that I could do something to redeem myself.
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I was feeling loose and relaxed, took some good jumps on balls. I was able to make a catch and throw somebody out, which I was very pumped about.
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The concept is like a dream for me. However, the timing of the tournament is questionable at best.
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I remember just being attracted to the music. When I had the opportunity to pick up a guitar, it was like it was inside of me. It was a challenge to learn how to play it. I didn't want to stop.
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He always had a flair for the dramatic. I would be surprised if he doesn't do anything.
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Hopefully I was able to raise some eyes, show a little bit of what I can do out there in the outfield.
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They were not going to stop, ... It was a great moment, and I appreciate it a lot.
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It was more whether or not I was going to retire or not as opposed to playing for another team. I didn't want to have any doubts. I really wanted to give myself a chance to retire as a Yankee.
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It felt like I was playing in the World Series in March. It's a great feeling. There's something very special about playing for my country, in my hometown, with people saying my name.
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It will probably be a more complicated role than being an everyday player at a set position. If I look at it that way, I think it will be more of a challenge for me.
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The year is full of surprises. I might be on the bench all year, or play more than I ever expected, or it could be somewhere in between. But mentally and physically, I'm ready.