Robin Roberts

On this date in 2010, Robin Roberts passed away at age 83.

"He looks like the kind of pitcher you can't wait to swing at, but you swing and the ball isn't where he thought it was." - Willie Stargell

Roberto Clemente

On this date in 1973, the Pirates retire Roberto Clemente's uniform number 21.

"I wish I 'd thrown the ball as hard as he hit it." - Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts

On this date in 1962, the Phillies retire Robin Roberts' uniform number 36.

"You don't have to make a big study of batters beforehand. When I have good stuff, I throw four fastballs out of five pitches. When you take up a hitter in a clubhouse meeting, no matter what his weakness is, it's going to end up low and away or high and tight, and the curveball must be thrown below the belt. That's the whole story of pitching. Keep your life and your pitching real simple and you'll get along." 

Robin Roberts

On this date in 1976, Robin Roberts is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"When I was with Houston at the end of my career, Bob Gibson walked up to me one day when I was running in the outfield. He asked me why I didn't quit and said what a shame it was that I was ruining a great career and just trying to hang on. Years later, I saw Bob Gibson doing the same thing."

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 1988, Bert Blyleven surrenders three home runs to the Indians giving him 49 on the year, breaking the major league record of 46 set by Robin Roberts in 1956.

"I gave up 96 home runs in two years. When my family went to the ballgame, they were sitting out in left field. They brought their gloves."

Robin Roberts

On this date in 2010, Robin Roberts passed away at age 83.

"If you're going to hurry, hurry late." - on the importance of slowing down your delivery 

Robin Roberts

On this date in 1962, the Phillies retire Robin Roberts' uniform number 36.

"He looks like the kind of pitcher you can't wait to swing at, but you swing and the ball isn't where you thought it was." - Willie Stargell

Robin Roberts

On this date in 1976, Robin Roberts was elected to the Hall of Fame.

"You don't have to make a big study of batters beforehand. When I have good stuff, I throw four fastballs out of five pitches. When you take up a hitter in a clubhouse meeting, no matter what his weakness is, it's going to end up low and away or high and tight, and the curveball must be thrown below the belt. That's the whole story of pitching. Keep your life and your pitching real simple and you'll get along."

Robin Roberts

Born on today's date, Robin Roberts.

"When I was with Houston at the end of my career, Bob Gibson walked up to me one day when I was running in the outfield. He asked me why I didn't quit and said what a shame it was that I was ruining a great career and just trying to hang on. Years later, I saw Bob Gibson doing the same thing."

(I guess Gibson was a pr!ck off the mound too)

Jamie Moyer

On this date in 2010, Jamie Moyer serves up the 505th home run of his career which ties Robin Roberts for most home runs given up in the major leagues.

"I kind of look at my whole career as live bp."

Robin Roberts

On this date in 2010, Robin Roberts passed away at age 83.

"If you're going to hurry, hurry late." - on the importance of slowing down your delivery

Robin Roberts

On this date in 1962, the Phillies retire Robin Roberts' uniform number 36.

"He looks like the kind of pitcher you can't wait to swing at, but you swing and the ball isn't where you thought it was." - Willie Stargell

Robin Roberts

Born on today's date, Robin Roberts.

"When I was with Houston at the end of my career, Bob Gibson walked up to me one day when I was running in the outfield. He asked me why I didn't quit and said what a shame it was that I was ruining a great career and just trying to hang on. Years later, I saw Bob Gibson doing the same thing."

Robin Roberts

On this date in 2010, Robin Roberts passed away at age 83.

"He looks like the kind of pitcher you can't wait to swing at, but you swing and the ball isn't where you thought it was." - Willie Stargell