Category: Willie Stargell Quotes

“He (Robin Roberts) looks like the kind of pitcher you can’t wait to swing at, but you swing and the ball isn’t where you thought it was.” -Willie Stargell

“You only have a few years to play this game and you can’t play it if you’re all tied up in knots.” -Willie Stargell

“Vietnam helped me realized who the true heroes really are in this world. It’s not the home run hitters.” -Willie Stargell

“Trying to hit him (Sandy Koufax) was like trying to drink coffee with a fork.” -Willie Stargell

“To be successful, one must take chances.” -Willie Stargell

“They give you a round bat and they throw you a round ball and they tell you to hit it square.” -Willie Stargell

“”Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there’s no souvenir.” -Willie Stargell

“It’s supposed to be fun, the man says ‘Play Ball’ not ‘Work Ball’ you know.” -Willie Stargell

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

“I love September, especially when we’re in it.” -Willie Stargell