11+ Tug McGraw Quotes On Friendship, Baseball And Faith

Tug McGraw was an American professional baseball relief pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball. He was best known for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe" and for recording the final out of the 1980 World Series while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. He also played for the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers during his career. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Tug McGraw on life, friendship, baseball.

Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women and Irish Whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste. — Tug McGraw

Ten million years from now, when then sun burns out and the Earth is just a frozen iceball hurtling through space, nobody's going to care whether or not I got this guy out. — Tug McGraw

What is the difference between astroturf and grass? I don't know, I never smoked astroturf. — Tug McGraw

I have no trouble with the twelve inches between my elbow and my palm. It's the seven inches between my ears that's bent. — Tug McGraw

Kids should practice autographing baseballs. This is a skill that's often overlooked in Little League. — Tug McGraw

Always root for the winner. That way you won't be disappointed. — Tug McGraw

We called Pete Rose and Larry Bowa the soup spoons, because they were always stirring things up. Twenty years later, nothing's changed. — Tug McGraw

I don't know. I never smoked AstroTurf. — Tug McGraw

I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf. (When asked whether he preferred grass or Astroturf — Tug McGraw

Some days you tame the tiger, and some days the tiger has you for lunch. — Tug McGraw

When I come into a game in the bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, no one out and a one-run lead ... it takes people off my mind. — Tug McGraw

Life Lessons by Tug McGraw

1. Tug McGraw's work as an athlete demonstrates the importance of hard work and dedication to achieving success.
2. His positive attitude and enthusiasm for life serve as an example of how to make the most of any situation.
3. His legacy of giving back to the community and helping others serves as an inspiration to continue to strive for greatness.