A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold.
Willie Stargell

Baseball for me was instinctive, born within me, given to me as a gift from God.
Willie Stargell

Helping someone is what life is all about.
Willie Stargell

Human beings are pampered by the Lord. Their real tests don't come until later in life.
Willie Stargell

I always said that when it was time to retire, I would know it, and I would just tip my hat to the crowds.
Willie Stargell

I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause.
Willie Stargell

I eventually became proud of my strikeouts, because each one represented another learning experience.
Willie Stargell

I flailed my arm in a throwing motion before I could even walk.
Willie Stargell

I found myself in a race with Mother Nature to play as much baseball as I could before she forced me to stop.
Willie Stargell

I gave out stars whenever an appropriate situation presented itself.
Willie Stargell


I love September, especially when we're in it.
Willie Stargell

I loved to hit with men on base and with the game on the line.
Willie Stargell

I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They're the most important part of my life.
Willie Stargell

I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose.
Willie Stargell

I owe a large part of my success to Joe Brown, who helped me both as a player and a person.
Willie Stargell

I see a lot of people who love their jobs. I see some garbage collectors smiling as they go about their work.
Willie Stargell

I was always a self-proclaimed poor slider.
Willie Stargell

I was bred as an outcast, part Negro and part Seminole, in my early years raised as an Indian.
Willie Stargell

I was the most powerful left-handed hitter in the Alameda area.
Willie Stargell

I wasn't out drinking and abusing my body. I simply loved to go out and dance.
Willie Stargell