Willie Stargell Quotes & Sayings

“There's nothing I value more than the closeness of friends and family, a smile as I pass someone on the street.”

“Life is one big transition.”

“To me, baseball has always been a reflection of life. Like life, it adjusts. It survives everything.”

“I'm always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I don't get angry at the pitcher, I get angry at myself. I would think that if a pitcher threw up a home run ball, he should be angry at himself.”

“Baseball for me was instinctive, born within me, given to me as a gift from God.”

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

“I love September, especially when we're in it.”

“A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold.”

“The bat is gone, but the smile remains.”

“I would always reserve a special place in my heart for Pittsburgh.”