- "Baseball is the only thing besides the paper clip that hasn't changed."
Answer: Bill Veeck, Indians Owner (1946-50) - "Everyday is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is. With a new game every day. And that's the way baseball is."
Answer: Bob Feller, Indians Pitcher (1936-1956) - "I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to keep playing baseball."
Answer: Pete Rose, Reds/Phillies/Expos (1963-1986) - "I loved the game. I loved the competition. But I never had any fun. I never enjoyed it. All hard work. All the time."
Answer: Carl Yastrzemski, Red Sox Outfielder (1961-83) - "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer."
Answer: Ted Williams, Red Sox Outfielder (1939-60) - "The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job. The numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics. You don't have to wait for the reviews."
Answer: Sandy Koufax, Dodgers Pitcher (1955-66) - "There are only two places in this league. First place and no place."
Answer: Tom Seaver, Mets/Reds/White Sox Pitcher (1967-83) - "Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing. Nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead."
Answer: Jackie Robinson, Dodgers infielder (1947-56) - "Fans don't boo nobodies."
Answer: Reggie Jackson, A's/Orioles/Yankees/Angels Outfielder (1967-87) - "If people don't want to come to the ballpark, how are you gonna stop them?"
Answer: Yogi Berra, Yankees/Mets Manager (1964, 1972-75, 1984-85)
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