Baseball is the most perfect of games, solid, true, pure and precious as diamonds. If only life were so simple. Within the baselines anything can happen. Tides can reverse; oceans can open. That's why they say, we don't stop playing… — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
Work such as you will not have to have the money. Adore like you've got by no means been damage. Dance like nobody's seeing. — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation. — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
I may not be the bestest pitcher in the world, but I sure out-cutes 'em. — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
If you want to live a long time, don't fool with nothing old but money, nothing big but a bank roll, nothing black but… — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
There never was a man on earth who pitched as much as me. But the more I pitched, the stronger my arm would get. — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
I don't generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down from the bench. — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter. — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move. — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. Keep the juices… — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
I use my single windup, my double windup, my triple windup, my hesitation windup, my no windup. I also use my step-n-pitch-it, my submariner,… — Satchel Paige Copy Share Image
