Category Archives: quote of the day

“I’m going to get myself a corked bat and blast one out of here. What’s the suspension for Old-Timers games, 10 years?” The playful banter of former Reds outfield superstar who hit merely 20+ homers every year in the early 60’s.

“Musial’s batting stance looks like a small boy looking around a corner to see if the cops are coming.” Hall of Fame White Sox pitcher describes Stan Musial’s abnormal crouch at the plate.

“You’re born with two strikes against yo, so don’t take a third one on your own.” Advice to his players, and this was also quoted in the obituary of one of Mack’s former players.

“There will be no more acts of God.” The former commissioner’s reaction to the lights going out at Milwaukee’s Borchert Field just as the home team was about to lose it’s lead.