I was bred as an outcast, part Negro and part Seminole, in my early years raised as an Indian. – Willie Stargell
I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They’re the most important part of my life. – Willie Stargell
When we make a mistake, it becomes front-page news. We don’t need any reporter telling us how badly we played. – Willie Stargell
We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto. – Willie Stargell
To me, baseball has always been a reflection of life. Like life, it adjusts. It survives everything. – Willie Stargell
I always said that when it was time to retire, I would know it, and I would just tip my hat to the crowds. – Willie Stargell
To middle-class parents, the project team may have seemed unfit for children, but it was exactly what I needed. – Willie Stargell
Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers. – Willie Stargell
I see a lot of people who love their jobs. I see some garbage collectors smiling as they go about their work. – Willie Stargell
The Giants were a good team, but our biggest enemy was said to be Candlestick Park. – Willie Stargell
I’m proud of the fact that I’m the only player to hit a ball completely out of Dodger Stadium. – Willie Stargell
You only have a few years to play this game and you can’t play it if you’re all tied up in knots. – Willie Stargell
I owe a large part of my success to Joe Brown, who helped me both as a player and a person. – Willie Stargell
Human beings are pampered by the Lord. Their real tests don’t come until later in life. – Willie Stargell
