Famous pep talks from postseason history

Even the best athletes in the world sometimes need a jolt.

A veteran clubhouse leader will recognize that and provide that shot of energy — each in his own fiery way. Particularly in the postseason, with emotions swinging from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, timely pep talks from team leaders have helped to swing the outcomes of playoff series, sticking as pivotal moments in the memories of those games as they go down in baseball history.