Mike Garcia

"Garcia, the 'Big Bear', is the youngest member of the Big Four (Lemon, Feller, Wynn).  You could make a case for the proposition that he's' also the most valuable.  For Mike is one of those treasured workman who seem to be helped rather than hurt by pitching an inning or two of relief between starts...The Bear's assets are great physical strength, a smoking fastball.   A good curve...excellent control and the complete imperturbability of his Indian ancestors." — Mel Harder

"Bullfighting is a spectacle of violence.   Some who watch it are revolted; others are enthralled.  Here...a bullfight is blood and fury against grace and courage, a supreme test for animal and man, a moment of truth known to only the brave." — John Stanton