Stan Covelski

On this date in 1984, Hall of Famer Stan Covelski passed away at age 94.

"I was never a strikeout pitcher. Why should I throw eight to nine balls to get a man out when I got away with three or four."

Mel Ott

On this date in 1951, Mel Ott is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Every time I sign a ball. and there have been thousands, I thank my luck that I wasn't born Covelski or Wambsgnasser or Peckingpaugh."

Stan Covelski

Born on today's date, Stan Covelski.

"I wouldn't throw all spitballs. I'd go maybe two or three innings without throwing a spitter, but I always had them looking for it."

Stan Covelski

On this date in 1984, Hall of Fame pitcher Stan Covelski passed away at age 94.

"I was never a strikeout pitcher. Why should I throw eight to nine balls to get a man out when I got away with three or four?"