Larry Dierker Quotes

Two or three months ago I decided to devote some energy to literacy. I came to realize that it was a problem in school, with kids getting through school, getting passed along without really learning to read and write. - Larry Dierker

It's amazing. It's been so much fun to watch. - Larry Dierker

In my opinion, he's the only one in this franchise who should have a retired number. - Larry Dierker

I'm wearing socks. - Larry Dierker

I think he's the best pitcher that I've seen in the 40 years that I've been in the major leagues. - Larry Dierker

I started taking courses to teach adult literacy and try to appear in every event I can to encourage people to think about it and realize how important it is. - Larry Dierker

His offensive numbers are not even as good as they should be because of the Astrodome. - Larry Dierker

He almost never throws a ball over the middle of the plate and still doesn't walk anyone. - Larry Dierker

Gene had such a friendly, smooth and comfortable style that listening to the game was like listening to nice music. It was just pleasant. Gene's style is what impressed me the most. - Larry Dierker

By teaching the parent to read, the children increase their opportunity to share in the wonderful world of educational enlightenment. In addition to helping the adults pursue higher education and obtain better jobs, their children now have a mom and dad to read them bedtime stories. - Larry Dierker

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