106 Quotes by George Vecsey

Those of us who have tested gravity under a hoop know its mystical properties. Robin Layton, as I would have expected, has turned this staple of Americana into a gorgeous art form.

Baseball is all about stories, many of which are even true.

In August of 1921, one of the great American combinations was unveiled—even better than the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This fortuitous new blend was radio and baseball.

There is no sports event like Opening Day of baseball, the sense of beating back the forces of darkness and the National Football League.

Here’s one thing I never say anymore: These people can’t be that stupid, can they?

Baseball outfits went through their gaudy period during the disco ’70’s, when the White Sox looked like softball players and the Athletics looked like ‘Saturday Night Fever’ personified.

In August of 1921, one of the great American combinations was unveiled – even better than the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This fortuitous new blend was radio and baseball.