Mark Messier Quotes

We play so hard and overall the Olympics are such a positive experience.

This is America's Team and we are confident this outstanding group of athletes will make our country proud.

I played for 18 years, but the only thing that meant anything to me was the World Series.

Today I join the greatest players that played the game. It is a great feeling being here.

Win or lose today I am proud of the way my boys have played in the tournament.

That's what really motivates me: to make my coaches proud, my teammates proud, and the fans proud.

I'm blessed to have a little bit of success in football.

Regardless of whether it is playing for your school team or playing for Manchester United, winning is great.

I was lucky enough when it came to sports and work ethic to be taught some basics that continue to be important.

As an athlete, you choose your sport and are drawn into it but your passion should never be driven by fame and fortune but a desire to create something special that people will always remember.

As an athlete, you figure you work your whole life to have what you have, and to be able to show the world what you have and how proud you are of it, that's always fun.

I had great football players. To be quite truthful, my great football players, the ones who wanted the ball at the end of the games, they weren't focused on money. They want to do something great. They want to go to Pro Bowls. They want to win Super Bowls. Those are the people that succeed in sports - or in business.

Football is one of the main things I can look back on with pride.

It's an honor and a blessing to be part of 'R.B.I. Baseball.'

For me, winning isn't just about lifting the cup, the trophy - it's about giving your maximum, on and off the pitch.

Basketball gave me everything.

For me, football is not about money - I want to win prizes.

I want my team to win.

I played to have a chance to win and be around guys that have that same commitment.

I'll never try to win an award. I'm out there just playing for my team.

Everyone wants to finish a project they start, but in the world of football, you cannot guarantee anything.

'Justified' is one of the greatest teams I've ever played for. It's just awesome.

As the days went on, I didn't mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all. I couldn't wait to get to the ballpark I'd be the first one there and I was willing to do anything. I think that's why the veterans liked me.

As a sophomore, I wanted to play varsity in three sports. And I accomplished that. It was a great feat that year, and something I held special. I wanted to bring a championship team to Oceanside High School, and it happened. It was a great year that I will never forget.

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.