Jim Abbott Sports Quotations

I think it's probably the most revered record in sports. I don't know that there's any record in sports where people could readily name the first and second guy.

I still get a lot of letters from kids and parents who face different challenges and disabilities. I share some of the lessons that I learned through sports and baseball, which makes me feel good. It's incredible to have an impact that way.

There are times when you're tired and times when you don't believe in yourself. That's when you have to stick it out and draw on the confidence that you have deep down beneath all the doubts and worries.

I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.

In the 8th inning you can't hear the roar of the 9th, all you can do to hold yourself together, and trust.

People will tell you that I overcame obstacles? Maybe. But the truth is I was incredibly blessed in my life. More was given than was ever taken away.

Find something you love, and go after it, with all of your heart.