Barry Bonds
Birthday:
24 July 1964, Riverside, California, USA
Birth Name:
Barry Lamar Bonds
Height:
185 cm
Barry Bonds was born on July 24, 1964 in Riverside, California. He is known for his outstanding abilities on the baseball diamond, where he has won the National League Most Valuable Player Award three times. While playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates he received a cameo appearance in the baseball film "Rookie of the Year". He played for the...
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Barry Bonds was born on July 24, 1964 in Riverside, California. He is known for his outstanding abilities on the baseball diamond, where he has won the National League Most Valuable Player Award three times. While playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates he received a cameo appearance in the baseball film "Rookie of the Year". He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates 1986 to 1992 and San Francisco Giants, 1993 to 2007. He was one of the highest paid players in Major League Baseball. Show less «
When asked about steroid allegations "All of you lied. All of you have said something wrong. All of you have dirt. All of you. When your clo...Show more »
When asked about steroid allegations "All of you lied. All of you have said something wrong. All of you have dirt. All of you. When your closet's clean, then come clean somebody else's. But clean yours first, okay." Show less «
Baseball is just my job.
Baseball is just my job.
There's not too many rich black people in this world.
There's not too many rich black people in this world.
I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big...Show more »
I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport. Show less «
Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
Making the Hall of Fame, would it be something that's gratifying because of what I've sacrificed? Sure. Baseball has been a big part of our ...Show more »
Making the Hall of Fame, would it be something that's gratifying because of what I've sacrificed? Sure. Baseball has been a big part of our lives. We've sacrificed our bodies. It's the way we made our living. Show less «
It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player.
It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player.
My career is an open book, but my life is not.
My career is an open book, but my life is not.
Those boos really motivate me to make something happen.
Those boos really motivate me to make something happen.
I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.
I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.
I don't want to be a Major League coach.
I don't want to be a Major League coach.
Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn't matter how good you are.
Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn't matter how good you are.
I like to be against the odds.
I like to be against the odds.
I don't know what my future is.
I don't know what my future is.
I could learn how to press 'Record' on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
I could learn how to press 'Record' on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.
I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.
I'd like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues - what to anticipate, what to expect, what they'll need to do to prepare themselves.
I'd like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues - what to anticipate, what to expect, what they'll need to do to prepare themselves.
I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.
I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.
I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top.
I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top.
I don't know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
I don't know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
I have a chef who makes sure that I'm getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performa...Show more »
I have a chef who makes sure that I'm getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performance level. Show less «
Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best y...Show more »
As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best you can. Show less «
I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.
I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.
I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpa...Show more »
I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark. Show less «
I'm an expert in baseball and I don't even have a job. I'm an expert, more so than a lot of people out there. It should be my career until I...Show more »
I'm an expert in baseball and I don't even have a job. I'm an expert, more so than a lot of people out there. It should be my career until I'm dead. I should be one of the instructors. I think I've earned it. Show less «
There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.
There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.
When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball.
When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball.
I want to be part of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame, but I don't want to be part of the kind of Hall of Fame that's based on voters' b...Show more »
I want to be part of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame, but I don't want to be part of the kind of Hall of Fame that's based on voters' beliefs and assumptions. Show less «
I'm going to go back to the Bay Area, this is my thing, and I'm just going to open my own school of baseball. Find a facility, find a place ...Show more »
I'm going to go back to the Bay Area, this is my thing, and I'm just going to open my own school of baseball. Find a facility, find a place and just teach kids. That's what I want to do. Show less «
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