I did not mind the public criticism. That sort of thing has not changed any program I thought was good.

I am alarmed at the subtle invasion of professional football, which is gaining preeminence over baseball. It's unthinkable.

Some day I'm going to have to stand before God, and if He asks me why I didn't let that [Jackie] Robinson fellow play ball, I don't think saying 'because of the color of his skin' would be a good enough answer.

If things don't come easy, there is no premium on effort. There should be joy in the chase, zest in the pursuit.

Luck is a residue of design.

Ethnic prejudice has no place in sports, and baseball must recognize that truth if it is to maintain stature as a national game.

These are uncertain times. We cannot be content to rest on yesterday's laurels. These are times when we must strengthen rather than let down those standards which have stood in such good stead in crises that are past. Baseball cannot be selfish, or irresponsible, or lax. Neither can the men who operate it.