Quotes by

Willie Stargell

Im always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I dont 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. – Willie Stargell

Thats where the future lies, in the youth of today. – Willie Stargell

People like us are afraid to leave ball. What else is there to do? When baseball has been your whole life, you cant think about a future without it, so you hang on as long as you can. – Willie Stargell

Theres nothing I value more than the closeness of friends and family, a smile as I pass someone on the street. – Willie Stargell

I never search for a reason why – I have faith in the Lords purpose. – Willie Stargell

The bat is gone, but the smile remains. – Willie Stargell

I found myself in a race with Mother Nature to play as much baseball as I could before she forced me to stop. – Willie Stargell

Judgment traps you within the limitations of your comparisons. It inhibits freedom. – Willie Stargell

I eventually became proud of my strikeouts, because each one represented another learning experience. – Willie Stargell