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
doubt good mind retire until
I didn't want to retire until I had no doubt in my mind it was what I wanted to do. I feel good enough to still play.
act fans game hopefully last reminds treat
This reminds me of '98, ... Hopefully (today) will not be my last game here. I don't take any day I come here for granted, and I never have. But I don't want to treat this game like it's my last, and I don't want the fans to act any differently.
ice win
We had to win the first game. This was the ice breaker.
experience might team year
This year might be more of a challenge, every day, with different roles. I think I have enough experience with this team that I can help.
good pitcher reaction
You have to have speed, but you also have to have good reaction to what the pitcher is doing,'' Raines said.
matter people
With this club, it doesn't matter where you hit. You're going to have people on base, one through nine.
reflect today
Today is a day to reflect upon our season. The day will come when I will have to make a decision, but that isn't today.
ball beat bit body frustrated ground hitting longer maybe might notice period presented react takes third time
There are some things that you notice, and some things that you really need to be presented with to really notice them. Like maybe hitting a ground ball to third base, a chopper or something like that, something that you might beat out when you were younger. Maybe it takes you a little bit longer to get to first base. That half-step might not be there. I think there is a period of time when you get frustrated because your body doesn't react the way you want it to for a while.
aside benefit goals good looking nice personal picture putting team win
Very exciting. But I think this team has been very good on putting personal goals aside for the benefit of the team, and I think this should be no different. I think my goal right now is just to play as good as I can so we can win the series. This is a nice note, but still, we're looking at the big picture here.
yankees years action
My experience over 17 years playing with the Yankees, these are a few of the things that I've learned. You've got to have a plan of action, You have to stay focused on the things you can control, and don't get discouraged or distracted by the things you cannot control.
baseball gloves want
I have played professional baseball for over half my life. From the time I picked up a baseball glove, I did not want to put it down.
jobs play ability
My job is to make myself available to play to the best of my ability. Mentally, I've got to stay ready to play every day.
running reality years
I had a good run here, fifteen years. That's a great run. I'm not saying that I'm done in center field - if I could play there forever, I would. But I know that's not reality, so I'm happy.
fun journey risk
Don't be afraid to take risks. Make the most of your journey. Make it fun and exciting.