5 Quotes & Sayings By Harmon Killebrew

Harmon Killebrew was born in the Midwest and spent his early years in various towns throughout Nebraska. His love of sports led him to try out for the University of Nebraska's football team, where he became known as "The Rocket" because of his blazing speed on the field. Following his graduation, he played professional baseball for six years before retiring due to injury. After retiring from baseball, Harmon went on to become one of America's most successful businessmen Read more

He started several successful business ventures, including Killebrew's, Inc., which became one of America's largest sporting goods chains. Harmon also spent time as a professional golfer and owned golf course designs throughout the world.

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My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say "You're tearing up the grass." "We're not raising grass " Dad would reply. "We're raising boys." Harmon Killebrew
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I'm not a quitter. All my career, I went through a lot of physical adversity, injuries. It's in my nature to be a battler. Harmon Killebrew
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My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, 'You're tearing up the grass'; 'We're not raising grass, ' Dad would reply. 'We're raising boys.' Harmon Killebrew
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The Mayo Clinic is one of the largest and most experienced medical centers treating esophageal cancer in the world. Harmon Killebrew