Stan Musial Quotes
Back in my day, we didn't think about money as much. We enjoyed playing the game. We loved baseball. I didn't think about anybody else but the Cardinals.
I learned to hit with a broomstick and a ball of tape and I could always get that bat on the ball.
The first principle of contract negotiations is don't remind them of what you did in the past - tell them what you're going to do in the future.
Used to be bats had thick handles and a big barrel. Then they found it's not the size of the bat that gets home runs - it's the speed with which you can swing it.
The key to hitting for high average is to relax, concentrate, and don't hit the fly ball to center field.
The one unbreakable rule about hitting is this: if a batter hits well with his own particular stance and swing, think twice - or more - before suggesting a change.
There was never a day when I was as good as Joe DiMaggio at his best. Joe was the best, the very best I ever saw.
There is no one correct way to bat, and so of course there is no one correct stance for it.
I never realized that batting a little ball around could cause so much commotion. I now know how (Charles) Lindbergh must have felt when he returned from St. Louis.
I started to crouch because that way I could guard the plate better, and I always wanted to hit .300 in the big leagues.
What made me sign with the Cardinals? Because they used salesmanship, the personal touch.
What I try to do is never to hurt anybody else and figure if I don't, then I'm not likely to get hurt myself.
Always wanted to be a Major League player. Loved baseball. Followed it. Loved to play. Plus, I could always hit.
I'm a musician. I play harmonica for relaxation. A good way to relax and entertain people. An excellent way to have fun.
