We're in such a slump that even the ones that are drinkin' aren't hittin'.

Amazing strength, amazing power - he (Ron Swoboda) can grind the dust out of the bat. He will be great, super even wonderful. Now, if he can only learn to catch a fly ball.

He (Mickey Mantle) has it in his body to be great.

If you walk backwards, you'll find out you can go forwards and people won't know if you're coming or going.

Without losers, where would the winners be?

(Rogers) Hornsby could run like anything but not like this kid. (Ty) Cobb was the fastest I ever saw for being sensational on the bases.

I was once asked what it takes to be a great manager...my response? Great players.