“After fifteen years of facing them (pitchers) you don't really get over them. They're devious. They're the only players in the game allowed to cheat. They throw illegal pitches and they sneak foreign substances on the ball. They can inflict pain whenever they wish. And, they're the only ones on the diamond who have high ground. That's symbolic. You know what they tell you in a war - 'take the high ground first.'”
Quote by Richie Ashburn
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Richie Ashburn
Richie Ashburn, born on March 19, 1927, was an accomplished professional baseball player from the United States. Renowned for his exceptional defensive and hitting skills, Ashburn was a staple of the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies during his career. He was a multiple-time All-Star and won the MVP award in 1955. Ashburn passed away on September 9, 1997. more