There is among us a far closer relationship than the purely social one of a fraternal organization because we are bound together not only by a single interest but by a common goal. To win. Nothing else matters, and nothing else will do.

I can't believe that Babe Ruth was a better player than Willie Mays. (Babe) Ruth is to baseball what Arnold Palmer is to golf. He got the game moving. But I can't believe he could run as well as (Willie) Mays, and I can't believe he was any better an outfielder.

People who write about spring training not being necessary have never tried to throw a baseball.

Pitching is the art of instilling fear.

A guy that throws what he intends to throw, that's the definition of a good pitcher.

I can't picture people talking about me 50 years from now.

Show me a guy who can't pitch inside and I'll show you a loser.