I always tried to hit the ball back through the box because that is the largest unprotected area.

I'd rather him (Grover Alexander) pitch a crucial game for me drunk, then anyone I've ever known sober. He was that good.

When I was in the batter's box, I felt sorry for the pitcher.

The big trouble is not really who isn't in the Hall of Fame, but who is. It was established for a select few.

Any ballplayer that don't sign autographs for little kids ain't an American. He's a communist.

The home run became glorified with Babe Ruth. Starting with him, batters have been thinking in terms of how far they could hit the ball, not how often.

Baseball is my life, the only thing I know and can talk about. My only interest.