You had to pitch in and out. The zone didn't belong to the hitters; it belonged to the pitchers. Today, if you pitch too far inside, the umpire would stop you right there. I don't think it's fair.
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Before I threw the ball I prayed a little bit to God Please let this pitch be in a good spot for him not to hit it too hard.' I think I was lucky enough to throw the ball in a good spot. It was a ground ball out, ... I remember one time in Pittsburgh, I struck him out three times. I think that was the greatest day in my life.Juan Marichal
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There is no way to have a strong arm if you don't throw enough.
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I faced Gibson many times and faced Sandy Koufax three times.
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