Eddie Plank — American Athlete born on August 31, 1875, died on February 24, 1926

Edward Stewart Plank, nicknamed "Gettysburg Eddie", was an American professional baseball player. A pitcher, Plank played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 through 1914, the St. Louis Terriers in 1915, and the St. Louis Browns in 1916 and 1917... (wikipedia)

I am through with baseball forever. I have my farm and my home and enough to take care of me, so why should I work and worry any longer?
There are only so many pitches in this old arm, and I don't believe in wasting them throwing to first base.