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

Willie Stargell

On this date in 2001, Willie Stargell passed away at age 61.

"If he asked us to jump off the Fort Pitt Bridge, we would have asked him what kind of dive he wanted. That's how much respect we have for that man." - Al Oliver 

Willie Stargell

Born on this date, Willie Stargell.

"If I'm hitting, I can hit anyone. If not, my 12-year old can get me out."

Willie Stargell

On this date in 1988, Willie Stargell is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"We're only playing out there. If we have to concentrate so damn hard that we can't have fun, we may as well put on a suit, sit in an office and give dictation to some secretary."

Willie Stargell

On this date in 1982, the Pirates retire Willie Stargell's uniform number 8.

"I'm always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I don't get angry at the pitcher. I get angry at myself. I would think that if a pitcher threw up a home run ball, he should be angry at himself." 

Willie Stargell

On this date in 2001, Willie Stargell passed away at age 61.

"It's supposed to be fun. The man says 'Play Ball' not 'Work Ball', you know."

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

Dick Allen

Born on today's date, Dick Allen.

"Now I know why the Phillies fans boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no souvenir." - Willie Stargell after Allen hit a ball out of the park at Connie Mack Stadium

Willie Stargell

On this date in 1988, Willie Stargell is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"He didn't just hit pitchers, he took away their dignity." - Don Sutton

Willie Stargell

On this date in 1982, the Pirates retire Willie Stargell's uniform number 8.

"If he asked us to jump off the Fort Pitt Bridge, we would ask him what kind of dive he wanted. That's how much respect we have for that man." - Al Oliver

Willie Stargell

On this date in 2001, Willie Stargell passed away at age 61.

"I'm always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I don't get angry at the pitcher. I get angry at myself. I would think that if a pitcher threw up a home run ball, he should be angry at himself."

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

Willie Stargell

On this date in 1988. Willie Stargell is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"If I'm hitting, I can hit anyone. If not, my 12-year old can get me out."

Willie Stargell

On this date in 1982, the Pirates retire Willie Stargell's uniform number 8.

"If he asked us to jump off the Fort Pitt Bridge, we would ask him what kind of dive he wanted. That's how much respect we have for the man." - Al Oliver

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

Willie Stargell

On this date in 2001, Willie Stargell passed away at age 61.

"It's supposed to be fun. The man says 'Play Ball' not 'Work Ball', you know."

Willie Stargell

Born on today's date, Willie Stargell.

"I'm always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I don't get angry at the pitcher. I get angry at myself. I would think that if a pitcher threw up a home run ball, he should be angry at himself."