He always threw to the right base. We say that about most outfielders. — Babe Ruth

"You cant manage yourself, Root. How do you expect to manage others?"

"Ruth made a grave mistake when he gave up pitching. Working once a week he might have lasted a long time and become a great star."

"Those 10,000 fans who were here Saturday ought to thank their lucky stars for being present. Thats one show theyll not soon forget or will never get tired recalling."

"The fans were on their feet yelling and waving and throwing scorecards and half-consumed frankfurters, bellowing unto high heaven that the Babe was the greatest man on earth, that the Babe was some kid, and that the Babe could have their last and bottom dollar, together with the mortgage on their house, their wives and furniture."

"I was a bad kid. I say this without pride but with a feeling that it is better to say it. I live with one great hope: to help kids who now stand where I stood as a boy. If what I have to say here helps even one of them avoid some of my own mistakes, or take heart from such triumphs as I have had, this book will serve its purpose."

"He is really a great outfielder, one of the greatest. He plays batters correctly, covers a lot more ground than youd think hed be able to do with his bulk, and has one of the deadliest throwing arms ever known. Besides, Babe has an accurate baseball judgment and never throws to the wrong base."