They got a lot of kids now whose uniforms are so tight, especially the pants, that they cannot bend over to pick up ground balls. And they don't want to bend over in television games because in that way there is no way their face can get on the camera.

I never saw a player who had greater promise.

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.

You can get into the greatest business in the world because you can manufacture money by yourself on the field.

I love signing autographs. I'll sign anything but veal cutlets. My ballpoint slips on veal cutlets.

The trick is growing up without growing old.

Managing is getting paid for home runs that someone else hits.