Casey didn't easily forgive a guy who got doubled up on a hit-and-run play. He didn't see any reason why the runner couldn't take a quick glance back toward the plate to make sure the ball was hit safely.

Billy (Martin) was a great one for jokes. He liked to play a joke more than anyone I ever knew.

You hit .350 you're a leader. You hit .250 and you're not.

It's what you're worth.

I never understood how someone who was dying could say he was the luckiest man in the world, but now I understand.

There were things that would irritate Casey, but trying too hard or getting mad at sitting on the bench weren't among them.

A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide.