And this is the most wretched road trip Ive seen in 20 years. You got it. Crash: Im too old for this s. Crash Davis "I keep my eyes clear and I hit 'em where they ain't." Source: Baseball's Greatest Quotations (Paul Dickson, 1991) "Learn what pitch you can hit good; then wait for that pitch." Source: National Baseball Hall of Fame (website) "He ( Willie Keeler) may have been small in size but he was huge with the bat." - Ted Williams. Its great. Annie: Oh my. He could go all the way. Hit them where they ain't. Yarn is the best search for video clips by quote. We yada yadad the best part. Crash Davis: I got a lot of time to hear your theories. Crash Davis : At only 5'4" and 140 pounds, Keeler amassed a streak of 200-hit seasons that lasted from 1894 to 1902, and after 19 years in the major leagues he retired with a lifetime batting average of .347. . Im figuring Im just gonna cave in and sleep with her. Crash Davis Thisis a simple game. Where are you going? Think classy, you'll be classy.. 40 Major League Quotes on Baseball and Teamwork, 50 A League of Their Own Quotes on Resolve & Courage, 30 The Iron Giant Quotes on Friendship & Self-Determination. I ain't pissing nothing away. Crash: Shut up. (laughs) He hops up to Crashs seat on the bus. I'm not gonna fall in love with you or nothin'." He still dismissed her: "I'm not interested in a woman who's interested in that boy. Courtesy of EMI-Pathe Marconi. We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! Okay, let's get two! Annie: All right, honey. [watching Ebby from across the clubhouse] Annie Savoy Hey, he's waving. Crash Davis Big club's got a hundred grand in him. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh: after Ebby didn't listen to Crash, and the ball became a home run] You told him I was gonna throw a deuce, didn't you? Why the hell am I back in A ball? Crash Davis Ebby Calvin LaLoosh F me. I don't hit no man first. Romance is a lot like baseball. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh [softly, infuriated] How Sporting News might've covered Crash Davis' record-breaking home run, The setup: On the team bus, Crash tells the guys he once made the major leagues. . : : Poetry, philosophy, history, and movies are all topics I love writing about! Skip tells Crash that they're letting him go to bring up a catcher from Bluefield. Skip: Even if it is the Carolina League, this is a chance to play every day! Where can I go? Nuke: Sucker teed off on that like he knew I was gonna throw a fastball. Larry You've been around. You mean Nuke. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, and you hit the ball. Joe Reardon You hung a curveball on an 0-2 pitch in a 3-2 game in the bottom of the eighth and I tattooed it over the Michelin tire sign and beat you, 4-3. Twenty-one greatest days of my life. I believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Why does he want me to throw the heat again, I just threw it. Keeler compiled 13 straight seasons in which he batted over . The setup: Annies at the bar, talking with Max Patkin, the clown prince of baseball. Fear and ignorance. Nuke: I want to bring the heater. [Mechanized bull noises in background] Annie: You think Dwight Gooden leaves his socks on?Why its the best: Everybody wanted to pitch like Dwight Gooden in those days. Strikeouts are boring. So many classic lines in one short scene. I mean. What the hell was that? Crash: Good. Its more democratic. Crash Davis, 16. : Please note that Kidadl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon. You're gonna' show up my pitcher after I gave you a giftRUN DUMBY!, 25. Crash, though, is staring his own baseball mortality in the face. Now come inside, and Ill buy you a drink. Crash Davis, 24. Besides that, theyre fascist. (Pitcher throws at Crashs head) Where are you going?, Crash Davis: After 12 years in the minor leagues, I dont try out. Annie: Honey, would you rather I be making love to him using your name or making love to youusing his name. 37. : This does not influence our choices. I'm not sure which one. You get three ants together Usually takes me a couple weeks to pick the guy - kinda my own spring training. Crash Davis The setup: Its wisdom time, from Crash to Nuke. : : Sold Lady Kenmores. It's not whether you win or lose. You're gonna have to learn your clichs. I need to learn., Crash Davis: You got something to write with? Lord Alfred Tennyson, Rudyard Kipling and Will Rogers endorsed the product. Im Crash Davis; Im your new catcher, and you just got lesson No. Yes you did. Find the exact You gotta play this game with fear and arrogance. Crash: Hey. Ump: I did not spit on you! (Swings and misses for strike three)Why its the best: Just great insight into whats going on in a batters head. Let's have some fun out here! Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh: God, I think you're real cute. Skip: You can keep going to the ballpark, keep getting paid to do it. Because they dont happen very often. Throw it. Is that it? It didnt make it, either, because its seeing the bull fall to the ground thats the funny part, not necessarily the dialogue. Baby ducks are cute. And you Larry Hockett should remember me, 'cause about five years ago in the Texas League you were pitching for El Paso and I was batting clean-up for Shreveport. We want you to room with him on the road, stay on his case all year. What else is there? Yarn is the best way to find video clips by quote. Larry : Crash Davis : Gorks matter, people. In so many ways, Quote Ambition is a platform that allows people from all over the world to gain the inspiration they need anytime, anywhere! : Yeah, and he scrambled the son of a bitch. Written and Performed by Bennie Wallace / Dr. John (as Mac "Dr. John" Rabennack) Non, je ne Regrette rien. What are you swinging at the breaking ball for? After reading these 'Bull Durham' quotes, do check out our '80s movie quotes and 'Waterboy' quotes. I cant keep giving you these free lessons. : Well he hasn't seen my heat! That means if you get just one extra flare a week, just one, a gork, a ground ball a ground ball with eyes! : Honey, you are a regular nuclear meltdown. Nuke (LaLoosh) is known as a pitcher with a million-dollar arm, but a five-cent head , who has the potential to join the major league. And I wanna hear every damn one of them, but now, Im tired, and I dont want to think about baseball. Weve got to play them one day at a time., Nuke LaLoosh: Got to playthats pretty boring, you know?, Crash Davis: Of course, its boring. Relax. : : Well, how would you know? : You're a cocksucker. From what I hear, you couldnt hit water if you fell out of a fin boat. You believe that shit? Go get 'em. Whats all this molecule stuff?Why its the best: That Crash, he does give speeches (and, yeah, yada yadad the best part again. MORE: Ranking the best lines from "The Sandlot", Anyway, on to the reason you clicked on the story. Hes a Mayan Indian. I may never settle on one. 1. The American game. When you buy through the links on our site we may earn a commission. Love Ain't No Triple Play (Bennie Wallace / Dr. John With Bonnie Raitt. Kidadl is supported by you, the reader. For one extraordinary June and July, the Durham Bulls began playing baseball with joy and verve and poetry. Annie Savoy, Larry Hockett: Another new league record. And possibly the worst Durham team in a half-century. Crash Davis Company Credits : Kudos, Annie! Crash Davis Ebby Calvin LaLoosh : You know, calm her down., Nuke LaLoosh: Im just talking about one time., Crash Davis: If you give in now, you might start losing. [Crash looks and sees Ebby's father who waves] The character of Annie (Susan Sarandon), who is big baseball fan herself, constantly pushes her boyfriend Ebby Calvin Laloosh (Tim Robbins) to excel and realize his true potential completely. 'Cause of Ebby Calvin LaLoosh. Crash: Things will work out.Why its the best: If we were just ranking the most iconic scenes/moments, this would be an easy No. Annie only wants you so she can boss you around, got it? : Youve got a Hall of Fame arm but youre pissing it away. 'Bull Durham' is partly based on minor-league baseball experience of writer and director Ron Shelter along with the fans and players of the Durham Bulls. 25 hits in 500 at-bats is fifty points, okay? Ebert called Bull Durham one of t. Look at that, he hit the fucking bull! Millie: Well, he fs like he pitches, sort of all over the place.Why its the best: Honest, accurate assessment. Besides that, they're fascist. Run, dummy! Lots happen on those long bus trips in the minors. Through the quotes Ive read, collected, organized, and written about, I found that humans are resilient, creative, and compassionate. Charlie, here comes the deuce. Excuse me, but what the hell's going on out here? Ump: I did not spit on you! You having fun yet? Repair these losses, and be a blessing to . Cmon, right in the chest. Because it sure aint baseball.Why its the best: Teddys fed up, dammit. I want to be exotic and mysterious. Huh? Relax, all right? Crash, thinking: Alright, 1-2. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh : I ain't pissing nothing away. You know, just because sometimes you manage to be clever and you have a nice smile does not mean you are not full of shit. Annie Savoy, 12. Love Ain't No Triple Play. : Ump: Youre outta here!Why its the best: I know, I know. Hell of a guy. [after their confrontation outside the bar, watching Annie dance with Max Patkin] The setup: Annie and Millie are sitting in their game-day spot. You can hit this s. Don't look. Crash Davis It's 25 hits. Youve got a Hall of Fame arm, but youre pissing it away., Nuke LaLoosh: I aint pissing it away. : : Annie: What do you believe in, then? Larry Larry says, Whos this? And Crash says, Im the player to be named later. And then shows the mental baseball knowledge that makes him the perfect guy to mentor LaLoosh. Hes looking for heat. : You most certainly did. Bull Durham, in so many ways, reminds us of lifes fickleness, so dont ever take anything for granted! Nuke: Got to play thats pretty boring, you know? | : This guys a first-ball fastball hitter. You said Crash. We need a live rooster to take the curse off Jose's glove and nobody seems to know what to get Millie or Jimmy for their wedding present. Hi, Im Karen, a content curator and writer for Quote Ambition; Im also a marketing and advertising professional. Hes gotta waste one. And the way he laughs at himself after telling the bat boy to shut up cracks me up every time. Because it doesn't work that way, you fool! Crash: I got a lot of time to hear your theories. But you dont respect the game, and thats my problem. The story belongs to Annie as much as it does to Crash and Nuke. That about right? Crash: After 12 years in the minor leagues, I dont try out. What do I got to do? You know, calm her down. Crash: You know what the difference between hitting .250 and .300 is? Well, fuck this fucking game! Apologies). Annie: I think it would be great. Share the best GIFs now >>> Crash Davis Crash Davis Youve seen them all. Arent I pretty? He aint seen my heat. Howd we ever win eight?, Skip Riggins: Its a miracle. It's our game the American game. Nuke: How come you dont like me? Nuke: How? I give you a gift and youre stand here showing up my pitcher? The setup: Annie storms into Crashs apartment, furious about his interference with her relationship with Nuke. Fast ball. : This is utterly fucking hopeless. You have subscribed to: Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter. Hold it like an egg., 4. Crash hit his record dinger the 247th of his minor-league career in Asheville and retired. Annie: No, honey, I said Nuke. Strikeouts are boring. The setup: Nukes like a little puppy, so happy to be experiencing success finally and happy to be on a winning streak. Crash Davis Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The kid he mentored is going to be living Crashs dream, and hes wallowing in a little self-pity. Crash Davis I wouldn't dig in if I was you. Joe Reardon Youve got him. Thats the secret. You want a stable pony., Crash Davis: My Triple-A contract gets bought out so I can hold the flavor of the months dick in the bud leagues? Crash: I was in the show for 21 days once. I can expand their minds. Annie Savoy, 8. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh She trusts everything will work out and just goes with her guts; she is an example of a truly empowered woman. So Skip throws a bunch of baseball bats into the shower and screams at everyone to get in there. Skip: Lollygaggers! Crash: I fing quit. Over the years, the brand often changed ownership yet continued to be one of the most successful tobacco brands. : He hit the fing bull. He took a liking to the bull on the trademark and ordered the printer to put a Durham bull on the label. Nuke: Yeah, you said Crash. Larry: Excuse me, but what the hell's going on out here? Someone else carries your bags. Im Crash Davis, your new catcher, and you just got lesson number one. When you were a baby, the gods reached down and turned your right arm into a thunderbolt. Crash Davis [Gets in Crash's face] Write it down! Im the guy driving the Porsche.Why its the best: I like to think the South Park guys channeled Nuke here a bit with their Cartman character and his obsession with showing his authority. When you get in a fight with a drunk, you don't hit 'em with your pitching hand., 26. Crash: I didnt miss him! Nasty work., Skip Riggins: Even if it is the Carolina League, this is a chance to play every day!, Crash Davis: You dont want a player. Larry God, I love this song. "I see great things in baseball. Nuke: Crash? Theres six months in a season. You're smart, professional. Crash hit his record dinger the 247th of his minor-league career in Asheville and retired. Give him your heat. Got to play it's pretty boring. Crash: Dont tell anybody. Courtesy of EMI-Pathe Marconi. Performed by dith Piaf. You know, hes really different. Well, actually, nobody on this planet ever really chooses each other. Hold it like an egg. Now come inside and Ill buy you a drink.Why its the best: Another line Ive borrowed many times over the years. I mean, why don't I get to choose, why doesn't he get to choose? Larry: Its a miracle. Throw that weak-ass shit again. Good! Crash Davis CRASH Throw it. He's shaking me off. Throw some ground balls. : Crash: You what? Annie Savoy : Dont think. : Time out. There are many things to love about Bull Durham, but its quotes and dialogues are one of the main reasons. Who are you? 21. Instead of punching, Crash challenges the rookie to throw a baseball at him. Crash: Well, Nuke's scared because his eyelids are jammed and his old man's here. What do I got? Crash Davis Crash Davis Some days, "Bull Durham." Huh? I hook up with one guy a season. Annie, voiceover: The world is made for people who arent cursed with self-awareness.Why its the best: Aint that the truth, unfortunately. Charlie, here comes the deuce. : Why, there are laws we don't understand that bring us together and tear us apart. Crash feels he did nothing wrong. If you wanna make it to the bigs, you'll listen to me. Youre trying to seduce me! Details File Size: 6809KB Duration: 5.500 sec Dimensions: 498x253 Created: 6/20/2018, 7:37:20 AM You don't know shit, all right? Dad was echoing the words of Wee Willie Keeler, the smallest man in the history of baseball. Crash Davis Skip Riggins: You can keep going to the ballpark, keep getting paid to do it. A movie about America's other favorite pastime. According to here: The film's name is based on the nickname for Durham, North Carolina, which has been called "Bull Durham" since the 1800s, when W. T. Blackwell and Company named its product "Bull" Durham tobacco, which soon became a well-known trademark. 'Bull Durham' is partly based on minor-league baseball experience of writer and director Ron Shelter along with the fans and players of the Durham Bulls. Nuke: God, I think youre real cute. 29. Annie Savoy Crash Davis? Crash, to the hitter: This son of a b is throwing a two-hit shutout and hes shaking me too. The Durham Bulls cant lose and I cant get laid.. didnt make the cut. After 12 years in the minor leagues, I don't try out. creative tips and more. You gotta play this game with fear and arrogance. : Here are some 'Bull Durham' quotes to inspire you. Bull Durham is structured around two simple narrative devices: one season in the life of a minor league team, and a love triangle between Annie (Susan Sarandon) and a pitcher and catcher at odds with one another. In 1898, James B. Duke purchased the company and renamed it the American Tobacco Company. It's all about sex and sport. Please? : Yeah. Larry: Another new league record. Annie Savoy: Despite my rejection of most Judeo-Christian ethics, I am, within the framework of the baseball season, monogamous.. Ebby Calvin LaLoosh: Ooh, I've heard of stuff like this. What? Joe Riggins. Annie Savoy That's good; when you get in a fight with a drunk you don't hit him with your pitching hand. Your fastball's up, your curveball's hanging. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set. Annie tells him to take them off, but he doesnt want to. I know. Crash Davis I believe in the Church of Baseball. : : Write this down. Skip: It's a miracle. : Until you win 20 in the show, however, it means you are a slob. In retrospect, "Bull Durham" (released by Orion Pictures) was part of a golden age of sports movies. Damn, Crash, nice to see you. 34. : : : Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. ( yada yada yada ) However, my true passion is in traveling, photography, and finding common ground to which everyone from different cultures can relate. He said, "Hit 'em where they ain't.". Crash: You got something to write with? A third sign replaced the second one in 2008 after wind gusts tore the replica's head off. Hit them where they live. Just relax. He also dabbles in college hoops and other sports. When I first saw the movie, I figured this was an exaggeration. Okay, let's get two! hit em where they ain't bull durham. : The setup: Crash hit his dinger in Asheville and immediately retired. Today, the current bull reads "Hit Bull, Win Steak. The setup: The Bulls are not a good squad to start the season, and the teams long-time radio broadcaster, Teddy Cullinane, doesnt feel like sugar-coating anything. This page was last edited on 13 August 2022, at 23:08. It's our game, the American game. Then we hit them hard. : Jesus, get out of the box, you idiot! Ebby Calvin LaLoosh : Crash: Cmon, Meat. Im doing a damn poor job of it. Cullinane: Its time to tell it like it is, sports fans. In hindsight, though, shes anything but. Hit 'em Where They Ain't. When asked what made him such a great hitter, Baseball Hall of Famer Wee Willie Keeler was quoted as saying that he kept his eye on the ball and "Hit 'em where they ain't.". Throw some ground balls. Right. Ump: You missed him! We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances.