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I never threw the spitter, well maybe once or twice when I really needed to get a guy out real bad
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"I never threw the spitter, well maybe once or twice when I really needed to get a guy out real bad"

- Whitey Ford

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Whitey Ford was a legendary pitcher for the New York Yankees in the 1950s and 1960s. He was understood for his ability to get batters out, and this quote speaks with his competitive spirit. By saying he "never threw the spitter," Ford is referring to a pitch that is unlawful in baseball. It involves the pitcher tossing the ball with a spin that triggers it to relocate an unforeseen direction. Ford is saying that he never ever turned to this unlawful pitch, but he admits that he did it "once or twice" when he "truly needed to get a man out genuine bad." This quote speaks to Ford's competitive nature and his willingness to do whatever it requires to win. It likewise reveals his respect for the guidelines of the game, as he only resorted to the illegal pitch when absolutely required. Ford's quote is a testament to his ability as a pitcher and his dedication to the video game of baseball.

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Whitey Ford This quote is written / told by Whitey Ford somewhere between October 21, 1928 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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