When we make a mistake, it becomes front-page news. We don't need any reporter telling us how badly we played. Willie Stargell
To me, baseball has always been a reflection of life. Like life, it adjusts. It survives everything. Willie Stargell
People like us are afraid to leave ball. What else is there to do? When baseball has been your whole life, you can't think about a future without it, so you hang on as long as you can. Willie Stargell
Vietnam helped me realize who the true heroes really are in this world. It's not the home-run hitters. Willie Stargell
I always said that when it was time to retire, I would know it, and I would just tip my hat to the crowds. Willie Stargell
I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They're the most important part of my life. Willie Stargell
Human beings are pampered by the Lord. Their real tests don't come until later in life. Willie Stargell
Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers. Willie Stargell
I eventually became proud of my strikeouts, because each one represented another learning experience. Willie Stargell