"I never threw a spitter; well maybe once or twice when I really needed to get a guy out real bad."
Showing posts with label spitter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spitter. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Whitey Ford
"I never threw a spitter; well maybe once or twice when I really needed to get a guy out real bad."
Monday, February 6, 2012
Lew Burdette
On this date in 2007, Lew Burdette passed away at age 80.
"Let them think I throw it. That gives me an edge because it's another pitch they have to worry about." - on (allegedly) throwing a spitball
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Gaylord Perry
On this date in 1982, Gaylord Perry of the Mariners is ejected from a game for applying a foreign substance to the ball. It is the first time he has ever been caught by the umpires.
"The league will be a little drier now." - upon his retirement
Monday, May 30, 2011
Whitey Ford
On this date in 1967, Whitey Ford retires. He finishes with a 236-106 record.
"I never threw the spitter; well maybe once or twice when I really needed to get a guy out real bad."
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