11 Quotes by Jimmy Piersall
- 1.
Probably the best thing that happened to me was going nuts. Nobody knew who I was until that happened.
Jimmy Piersall - 2.
I asked my doctor how many more years I have left and he said, ‘You’re too ornery to die.’
Jimmy Piersall - 3.
If you want to talk to me, you’ll have to put out that cigarette.
Jimmy Piersall - 4.
We should have won the pennant that year. It was the best club I was ever on.
Jimmy Piersall - 5.
I didn’t mind if they yelled at me, but when they came on the field, it was a different story.
Jimmy Piersall - 6.
I feel great. I had a triple bypass in 1976 and a quadruple bypass in 1984.
Jimmy Piersall - 7.
You touch me and I’ll kick you in the rear.
Jimmy Piersall - 8.
I’m the gooney bird that walked to the bank. I’m doing better than most of those guys who said I was crazy.
Jimmy Piersall - 9.
Nutrition makes me puke.
Jimmy Piersall - 10.
I’ve had 117 fights and that’s the first time I’ve ever won.
Jimmy Piersall - 11.
I didn’t get hurt in the contest. I hurt it the next day.
Jimmy Piersall