Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Don Larsen.
Last updated on November 25, 2024.
Don James Larsen was an American professional baseball pitcher. During a 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he pitched from 1953 to 1967 for seven different teams: the St. Louis Browns / Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees (1955β1959), Kansas City Athletics (1960β1961), Chicago White Sox (1961), San Francisco Giants (1962β1964), Houston Colt .45's / Astros (1964β65), and Chicago Cubs (1967).
When it was over, I was so happy, I felt like crying. I wanted to win this one for Casey. After what I did in Brooklyn, he could have forgotten about me and who would blame him? But he gave me another chance and I'm grateful.
Sometimes a week might go by when I don't think about that game, but I don't remember when it happened last.
Sometimes a week might go by when I don't think about the (perfect) game, but I don't remember when it happened last.
Everyone asks how I felt before the perfect game. You never feel bad when you're in the World Series. You've got all winter to rest.
I'll never forget the catch he made to save the game.