Ability is the art of getting credit for all the home runs somebody else hits.

He (Lyndon B. Johnson) wanted to see poverty, so he came to see my team (1964 New York Mets).

That kid can hit balls over buildings.

I got one that can throw but can't catch, and one that can catch but can't throw, and one who can hit but can't do either.

We was going to get you a birthday cake, but we figured you'd drop it.

You have to go broke three times to learn how to make a living.

I was not successful as a ball player, as it was a game of skill.