You gotta lose 'em some of the time. When you do, lose 'em right.

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

I made up my mind, but I made it up both ways.

Most people my age are dead at the present time and you can look it up.

There comes a time in every man's life, and I've had plenty of them.

The trouble with women umpires is that I couldn't argue with one. I'd put my arms around her and give her a little kiss.

Well, the fella I got on there is hitting pretty good and I know he can make that throw, and if he don't make it that other fella I got coming has shown me a lot, and if he can't I have my guy and I know what he can do. On the other hand, the guy's not around now. And, well, this guy may be able to do it against left-handers if my guy ain't strong enough. I know one of my guys is gonna do it.