I had such fun with yesterday’s old-man post, it set me to thinking about Satchel Paige. He played pro baseball over 5 decades, mostly in the Negro Leagues. But he’s in the Hall of Fame, and is perhaps best remembered for a scoreless 3-inning stint he pitched for Kansas City at the age of 59. With age comes wisdom, and below is a collection of Satchel Paige’s finest. Enjoy, whether you’re old or not. And always remember: “If a man can beat you, walk him.”
Words to live by, all.
Which is your favorite?
A few bonus Satchel Paige quotes, below...
I never rush myself. See, they can’t start the game without me.
Don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.
Never be unfaithful to a lover, except with your wife.
Airplanes may kill you, but they ain’t likely to hurt you.
Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.
I was born in August, no July 1908.
Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.
A couple of new ones there, Dan, that I’ve never heard before. Thanks for the “remembering!”