“Power is a big thing in baseball. It can't be cheapened. That is, a fellow has it or hasn't. It isn't a fluke or great accomplishment, like a perfect game. When Mantle connects, it's a tape-measure job. Nobody who ever lived has more power than Mantle.” BigsJobsGamesPerfectBaseballFellowsAccomplishmentTapeBig ThingsFlukesGreat Accomplishment Author:Gabe Paul
“I have to give Mays one edge, durability. Mickey isn't sound and Willie is. Otherwise, if I had a chance to trade for either player, I'd pick Mantle.” IfsGivingSoundChancePlayerPicksBaseballTradeEdgesMickeyDurability Author:Gabe Paul
“I get a kick out of watching him. Everything he does has that extra flourish.” DoeBaseballKicksExtras Author:Gabe Paul
“The great thing about baseball is that there's a crisis every day.” BaseballCrisisGreat ThingsFamous Baseball Author:Gabe Paul
“It will revolutionize baseball. It will open a new area of alibis for the players.” PlayerAreasBaseballAlibis Author:Gabe Paul
