"What do I strive for? Well, I go out there with the idea of shooting for a no-hit game. When the first hit is made off me, I then try to keep them or any runs scored down to a minimum. The main idea is to win. As to strikeouts, yes. I am proud of my records. I'm not out there trying to blow down every hitter. There are too many smart ones in the league. I want to get them out first, strike them out if I can."
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As quoted in "Sidelight on Sports: For Lack of an Offer" by Al Abrams, in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (June 6, 1962)
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