The dumber a pitcher is, the better. When he gets smart and begins to experiment with a lot of different pitches, he's in trouble. All I ever had was a fastball, a curve and a changeup and I did pretty good.

If you can do it, it ain't braggin'... it's a matter of self-confidence. I got where I did because I wasn't no shrinking violet.

I ain't what I used to be, but who the hell is?

Practice, work hard and give it everything you've got.

Anybody who's ever had the privilege of seeing me play knows that I am the greatest pitcher in the world.

If Satch (Paige) and I were pitching on the same team, we would clinch the pennant by July fourth and go fishing until World Series time.

It ain't braggin' if you really done it.