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Satchel Paige
9 quotes
“I ain't as fast as I used to be, but I'm a better pitcher. I used to overpower them; now I out-cute them.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) first seen 1948 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Independent," (St. Petersburg, Florida, July 8, 1948)
“Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society— the social ramble ain't restful. Avoid running at all times. And don't look back— something might be gaining on you.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) first seen 1953 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: How to Stay Young," Collier's Magazine (13 June 1953)
“There ain't no man can avoid being born average. But there ain't no man got to be common.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) first seen 1958 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Change of Pace" by Jim Raglin, Lincoln Evening Journal and Nebraska State Journal (July 26, 1958), p. 8
“Cool Papa was so fast that he could turn off the light switch and get into bed before the room got dark.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) first seen 1969 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On Today's Scene: Paige Admits He's Feeling His Age" by William Gildea, The Washington Post (Apr 29, 1969), p. D2
“Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) first seen 1959 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New York Post (4 October 1959)
“I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) first seen 1982 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New York Times (June 9, 1982)
“They said I was the greatest pitcher they ever saw... I couldn’t understand why they couldn’t give me no justice.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) first seen 1982 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New York Times (June 9, 1982)
“Don't go to college, unless to get knowledge.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Telfer campaign" (March 2003)
“You may be right, man, but 22 years is a long time to be a rookie.”
Satchel Paige (1906–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source