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
I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose.
It's supposed to be fun, the man says 'Play Ball' not 'Work Ball' you know.
There's nothing I value more than the closeness of friends and family, a smile as I pass someone on the street.
Love soothes wounds, while hatred and violence deepen them.
Life is one big transition.
Baseball for me was instinctive, born within me, given to me as a gift from God.
They give you a round bat and they throw you a round ball. And they tell you to hit it square.
I eventually became proud of my strikeouts, because each one represented another learning experience.
When they start the game, they don't yell, "Work ball." They say, "Play ball."
I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They're the most important part of my life.
Human beings are pampered by the Lord. Their real tests don't come until later in life.
Helping someone is what life is all about.
Throwing a knuckleball for a strike is like throwing a butterfly with hiccups across the street into your neighbor's mailbox.
Be honest and work hard to get what you want. Don't take shortcuts; you only cheat yourself in the long run. Success is not measured by money or fame, but by how you feel about your own goals and accomplishments and the time and effort you put into them.