An island of surety in a changing world.
“An island of surety in a changing world.” Bill Veeck
When there is no room for individualism in ballparks, then there will be no room for individualism in life.
“When there is no room for individualism in ballparks, then there will be no room for individualism in life.” Bill Veeck
Baseball is a boy’s game that makes grown men cry.
“Baseball is a boy’s game that makes grown men cry.” Bill Veeck
Suffering is overated.
“Suffering is overated.” Bill Veeck
I believe in God, but I’m not too clear on the other details.
“I believe in God, but I’m not too clear on the other details.” Bill Veeck
If U.S. Grant had been leading a team of baseball players, they’d have second guessed him all the way to the doorknob of the Appomattox Courthouse.
“If U.S. Grant had been leading a team of baseball players, they’d have second guessed him all the way to the doorknob of the Appomattox … Read More
Suffering is overrated. It doesn’t teach you anything.
“Suffering is overrated. It doesn’t teach you anything.” Bill Veeck
Baseball is the only thing beside the paper clip that hasn’t changed
“Baseball is the only thing beside the paper clip that hasn’t changed” Bill Veeck
I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.
“I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing.” Bill Veeck
I don’t break the rules. I merely test their elasticity.
“I don’t break the rules. I merely test their elasticity.” Bill Veeck
Next to the confrontation between two highly honed batteries of lawyers, jungle warfare is a stately minuet.
“Next to the confrontation between two highly honed batteries of lawyers, jungle warfare is a stately minuet.” Bill Veeck
The Falstaff people, romantics all, went for it. They were so anxious to find out what I was going to do that they could hardly bear to wait out the two weeks. I was rather anxious to find out what I was going to do, too.
“The Falstaff people, romantics all, went for it. They were so anxious to find out what I was going to do that they could hardly … Read More
I was in the game for love. After all, where else can an old-timer with one leg, who can’t hear or see, live like a king while doing the only thing I wanted to do?
“I was in the game for love. After all, where else can an old-timer with one leg, who can’t hear or see, live like a … Read More
Hating the Yankees isn’t part of my act. It is one of those exquisite times when life and art are in perfect conjunction.
“Hating the Yankees isn’t part of my act. It is one of those exquisite times when life and art are in perfect conjunction.” Bill … Read More
Though it is a team game by definition, it is actually a series of loosely connected individual efforts.
“Though it is a team game by definition, it is actually a series of loosely connected individual efforts.” Bill Veeck
Three strikes, you’re out. I don’t care if you hire Edward Bennett Williams to defend you; three strikes, you’re still out. Baseball is an island of stability in an unstable world.
“Three strikes, you’re out. I don’t care if you hire Edward Bennett Williams to defend you; three strikes, you’re still out. Baseball is an island … Read More
When the Supreme Court says baseball isn’t run like a business, everybody jumps up and down with joy. When I say the same thing, everybody throws pointy objects at me.
“When the Supreme Court says baseball isn’t run like a business, everybody jumps up and down with joy. When I say the same thing, everybody … Read More
I try not to kid myself. You know, I don’t mind romancing someone else, but to fool yourself is pretty devastating and dangerous.
“I try not to kid myself. You know, I don’t mind romancing someone else, but to fool yourself is pretty devastating and dangerous.” Bill … Read More
People identify with the swashbuckling individuals, not polite little men who field their position well. Sir Galahad had a big following – but I’ll bet Lancelot had more.
“People identify with the swashbuckling individuals, not polite little men who field their position well. Sir Galahad had a big following – but I’ll bet … Read More
The season starts too early and finishes too late and there are too many games in between.
“The season starts too early and finishes too late and there are too many games in between.” Bill Veeck