I hit a grand slam off Ron Herbel and when his manager Herman Franks came out to get him, he was bringing Herbel’s suitcase.
BOB UECKERI saw their folks more that day than they did the whole weekend.
More Bob Uecker Quotes
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I make fun of situations and try and find the humor in things, but it’s never at the expense of the other guy.
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Depending on the weight and model I was using at that time – I would say eight to 10 cookouts.
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Anybody with ability can play in the big leagues. But to be able to trick people year in and year out the way I did, I think that was a much greater feat.
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People have asked me a lot of times, because I didn’t hit a lot, how long a dozen bats would last me.
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I spent three of the best years of my life in 10th grade.
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I had a great shoe contract and glove contract with a company who paid me a lot of money never to be seen using their stuff.
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Phil Niekro and his brother were pitching against each other in Atlanta. Their parents were sitting right behind home plate.
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Sure, women sportswriters look when they’re in the clubhouse. Read their stories. How else do you explain a capital letter in the middle of a word?
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I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don’t even get printed.
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I don’t like losing. But I don’t think I ever go to the park where I have a bad day. I don’t think once.
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He really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we drove off. Gosh, I was proud.
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On TV the people can see it. On radio you’ve got to create it.
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I was acting when I was playing baseball.
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I hope the fans have enjoyed listening as much as I’ve enjoyed doing the games. I don’t ever go to the park where I don’t have a good day.
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Sporting goods companies pay me not to endorse their products.
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