Willie Stargell

“I eventually became proud of my strikeouts, because each one represented another learning experience.”

“Love soothes wounds, while hatred and violence deepen them.”

“Simple pleasures were all the pleasures that I knew as a child.”

“Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers.”

“I loved to hit with men on base and with the game on the line.”

“I always said that when it was time to retire, I would know it, and I would just tip my hat to the crowds.”

“I flailed my arm in a throwing motion before I could even walk.”

“We devote our entire lives to becoming good ball players. We take batting practice until our hands bleed.”

“Human beings are pampered by the Lord. Their real tests don't come until later in life.”

“We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto.”

“I'm proud of the fact that I'm the only player to hit a ball completely out of Dodger Stadium.”

“Oakland revolved around Forbes Field. Nothing in the city could match that atmosphere.”

“I was bred as an outcast, part Negro and part Seminole, in my early years raised as an Indian.”