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.

Pitching is the art of instilling fear.

If I could straighten it out (his golf swing), I'd be pitching at Dodger Stadium tonight.

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

I've got a lot of years to live after baseball and I would like to live them with the complete use of my body.

He's the strangest hitter in baseball. Figure him out one way and he'll kill you another.