Back in my day, we didn't think about money as much. We enjoyed playing the game. We loved baseball. I didn't think about anybody else but the Cardinals. Stan Musial backbaseballcardinal Change image and share on social
There was never a day when I was as good as Joe DiMaggio at his best. Joe was the best, the very best I ever saw. Stan Musial daydimaggiogood Change image and share on social
I consciously memorized the speed at which every pitcher in the league threw his fastball, curve, and slider. Then, I'd pick up the speed of the ball in the first 30 feet of its flight and knew how it would move once it has crossed the plate. Stan Musial ballconsciouslycross share on social
Always wanted to be a Major League player. Loved baseball. Followed it. Loved to play. Plus, I could always hit. Stan Musial baseballhitleague Change image and share on social
Hitting is like swimming. Once you learn the stroke, you never forget it. Stan Musial forgethitlearn Change image and share on social
I came up in 1941 and I played against men who played in the 1930s. I stayed until 1963 playing against men who will be playing in the 1970s. So I think I can feel qualified to say that baseball really was a great game, and baseball is really a great game, and baseball will always be a great game. Stan Musial 1930s1970sbaseball share on social
Get eight hours of sleep regularly. Keep your weight down, run a mile a day. Stan Musial dayhourmile Change image and share on social
Used to be bats had thick handles and a big barrel. Then they found it's not the size of the bat that gets home runs - it's the speed with which you can swing it. Stan Musial barrelbatbig Change image and share on social