"The tragic hero prefers death to prudence. The comedian prefers playing tricks to winning. Only the villain really plays to win."

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I don't know what Joe (DiMaggio) wanted (in regards to being called 'the greatest living ballplayer'), but I don't have a problem, if he wanted to do that. He was my hero. Joe was the best all-around player. Joe was the best. I only played against him once, in the '51 Series.

— Willie Mays