Author: Joe Garagiola

I went through life as "a player to be named later.”

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

It’s the same as any other ball game you’ll remember as long as you live.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

Being traded is like celebrating your hundredth birthday… it might not be the happiest occasion in the world, but consider the alternative.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

Nolan Ryan is pitching much better now that he has his curve ball straightened out.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

Not only was I not the best catcher in the major leagues, I wasn’t even the best catcher on my street.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

The safest place would be in the fairway.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

Billy Loes was the only player in the majors who could lose a ground ball in the sun.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

I know a baseball star who wouldn't report the theft of his wife's credit cards because the thief spends less than she does.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

The Chicago Cubs are like Rush Street – a lot of singles, but no action.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

The wind always seems to blow against catchers when they are running.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

He could hit .300 with a fountain pen.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host