The Catcher Was a Spy Quotes

“One of the pleasures of following baseball is that every day its characters participate in an unfolding narrative of events in which there are heroes, clowns, and villains, moments of comedy and tragedy, and plenty of time during the pauses between pitches for daydreaming.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

“Yeah, I know, and he can't hit in any of them.

Dave Harris, Senators' outfielder, when told that catcher Moe Berg spoke seven languages.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, Catcher Was A Spy, The

“A father's aim is to raise children who themselves raise good citizens.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

“Berg made himself unique so comparisons were impossible.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

“Berg paid his way with stories.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

“Berg was proud of his storytelling to the point where he collected stories about telling stories.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

“Potential was a red herring to plot a life of wandering curiosity.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

“The rhythms of the game complemented the lifestyle he preferred.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

“He tried juggling with raw eggs – but only once.”
― Nicholas Dawidoff, The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg