This is inscribed outside of Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia. I am indebted to the Phillie's public relations department for sending it to me.

I promise to play the game to the best of my ability at all times.

I will always play to win, but if I lose I will never look for excuses which would detract from my opponent's victory.

I will always abide by the rules of the game on the diamond as well as in my daily life.

I will never gloat in victory or pity myself in defeat.

I will judge a teammate as an individual and never on the basis of his race or religion.

Connie Mack