Steve Carlton quotes

Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia. (Steve Carlton)
My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis against the Pittsburgh Pirates. View quote
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So what I did on the field was the essence of what I am. Remember me like that. View quote
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Pete Rose came over to the Phillies in '79 and he became the catalyst that helped us to put it all together. View quote
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To get the feel of how the slider should roll off of your index finger, use this grip and practice at half speed and roughly half the distance to the mound. View quote
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It's all quotes, anyway, and it all sounds the same to me. View quote
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I trained myself to perform on the field. View quote
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Everything I was, physically and mentally, that's what I put on that field. View quote
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But I would say basically, I would just like to be remembered for what I did on the field. View quote
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I took it personal. I got slammed quite a bit. View quote
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The final release point for the fastball is the tips of your fingers. (Steve Carlton)
You've gotta find a way to get out of your own way, so you can progress in life. View quote
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To pick up the paper and read about yourself getting slammed, that doesn't start your day off right. View quote
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That's the past. I don't agree with retrospect. View quote
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I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself. View quote
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Steve Carlton

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Occupation: American Athlete
Born: December 22, 1944
Quotes count: 15