Willie Stargell
Willie Stargell
Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell, nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseballcareeras the left fielder and first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League. Over his 21-year career with the Pirates, he batted .282, with 2,232 hits, 423 doubles, 475 home runs and 1,540 runs batted in, helping his team capture six National League East division titles, two National League pennants and two World...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth6 March 1940
CityEarlsboro, OK
CountryUnited States of America
We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto.
I found myself in a race with Mother Nature to play as much baseball as I could before she forced me to stop.
I flailed my arm in a throwing motion before I could even walk.
I always said that when it was time to retire, I would know it, and I would just tip my hat to the crowds.
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.
I'm a God-fearing man who worships with my heart and with my life.
I love September, especially when we're in it.
Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers.
I would always reserve a special place in my heart for Pittsburgh.
The bat is gone, but the smile remains.
When we make a mistake, it becomes front-page news. We don't need any reporter telling us how badly we played.
A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold.
We devote our entire lives to becoming good ball players. We take batting practice until our hands bleed.
You only have a few years to play this game and you can't play it if you're all tied up in knots.