One time he (Cool Papa Bell) hit a line drive right past my ear. I turned around and saw the ball hit his ass sliding into second.

If you tell a lie, always rehearse it. If it don't sound good to you, it won't sound good to anybody.

Avoid running at all times.

Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.

Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.

The Crawfords played everywhere, in every ballpark. And we won, won like we invented the game.

If a man can beat you, walk him.