My dad introduced me to baseball. Then one of my friends asked if I could play on a team; my dad said I could, and I just fell in love with the game. — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
I'm from Southern California, so I feel much more comfortable with a golf club in my hand than I do a weapon. — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
The 16 years have gone so fast. I came to Minnesota as a 19-year-old kid. Marv Grissom was the pitching coach, an old-timer who… — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
The best thing about the New Year is your 4.90 ERA disappears and starts back at zero. — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
I want to stay around longer than the pitchers who were at the top when I came into the big leagues. I don't want… — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
I love baseball. I love watching baseball. As a broadcaster, I get to watch the best 700 players put on the uniform year after… — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
It enrages me to see only certain players singled out for the Hall of Fame because they were born with a God-given specialty. When… — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
One curve I'll always remember was when I was pitching for Pittsburgh. Terry Kennedy was a young player with St. Louis. I threw him… — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
I'm probably one of the few people that liked 'Water World' with Kevin Costner. — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
When you're not at the top of your game and you feel like the other team is laughing and embarrassing you by doing certain… — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
Getting into the Hall of Fame won't change me. I'm still going to pass gas and pick my nose like I always do. — Bert Blyleven Copy Share Image
