“Every great batter works on the theory that the pitcher is more afraid of him than he is of the pitcher.”– Ty Cobb Related Quotes “Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught.”– Ambrose Bierce “Ethnic prejudice has no place in sports, and baseball must recognize that truth if it is to maintain stature as a national game.”– Branch Rickey “My schedule has slowed a little. I’ve cut back on some of my assignments. But I still have the enthusiasm for the sports world that I had 38 years ago.”– Lesley Visser