Quotes by Burleigh Grimes

I saw a lot of good hitters but I never saw a better one than Paul Waner. I mean I once threw a side arm spitter right into his belly and he hit it into the upper deck.
– Burleigh Grimes
The oldest pitcher acquires confidence in his ballclub - he doesn't try to do it all himself.
– Burleigh Grimes
Why is it there are so many nice guys interested in baseball? Not me, I was a real bastard when I played.
– Burleigh Grimes