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I could've played basketball, but my mind was on baseball. I didn't know what I was in for. In high school it was a matter of talent. No one told you what to do.

Eric Davis

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Eric Davis
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: May 29
Athlete
Baseball Player
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California
Eric Keith Davis
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Basketball
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I ate while I was taking chemo. The doctors didn't know. I really didn't get any nausea. I didn't have side effects. I would be drained for a day and a half.
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I don't think any player lives up to his potential, because people out there put you so high on a pedestal, you'll never be as good as they expect.
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I'm no different than others with cancer. I just happen to play professional baseball. I'm part of those statistics that cancer has touched as well.
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I'm not head-strong, and I'm not egotistical. I understand certain things better now. I won't be trying to be play everyday. There's only one Cal Ripken, one Lou Gehrig and one Joe DiMaggio. What is good for them isn't necessarily good for Eric Davis.
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My only goal is to play 162 games and help this team win. If I can do that, everything will take care of itself.
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I remember in 1990, there were five of us making $3 million a year. When guys passed us, we didn't cry. Why would we cry? You didn't get mad when someone got $6 million. Or $8 million.
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Most of the places I've been, I've been a main piece of the puzzle.
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Everyone would like to play in their hometown, but right now I like Cincinnati, I like the way it's going. I'm happy.
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The kids competed for a full 32 minutes. We want the kids to compete on every possession.
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It's easy to see why pitchers respect McGwire. If you hit behind him, they're saying that they don't respect you. You have to change their thinking.
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I was able to get operated on four days after I was diagnosed. It was just a matter of getting this baseball-sized tumor out of me. I reflect now on how lucky I was to be in the situation where I could get the best possible help and treatment.
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If you're feeling pressure, then you shouldn't be here.
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Just putting my uniform on keeps me going. Being able to get out there keeps me going. That's the best therapy.
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The last two times I went to spring training, I had to win a job, and if I didn't get off to a blazing start, I'm on the bench. Now, I've proven myself, so it's not essential that I get off to a real good start.
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People spend time worrying about things they think they have to have and lose perception of what they do have. You can have all the money and material things you want. If you aren't here to enjoy them, what good do they do?
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I was hitting .360 when I was diagnosed. I didn't forget how to play while I was recovering. I don't know if the cancer is gone for good. I don't think anyone ever knows, but no one is going to steal my joy for as along as I'm able to play baseball.
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There's only one Mark McGwire. The man walked over 160 times. Just think. If he walks 60 times, he might hit 100 homers.
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I'll have a stamp on me forever. There will always be questions. I brought new fans to the Orioles' organization, and that's good.
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I'd never heard of colon cancer. Baseball wasn't even important to me. I have a wife and two girls. That's what was important. The doctors told me and all I could say was, 'When are we going to get this thing out?'
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You don't protect Mark McGwire. The only way to protect him is hit 70 homers yourself.
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