The great thing about baseball is when you're done, you'll only tell your grandchildren the good things. If they ask me about 1989, I'll tell them I had amnesia.

Quote by Sparky Anderson

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My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and...

My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and...

People who live in the past generally are afraid to compete in the present. I've...

People who live in the past generally are afraid to compete in the present. I've...

It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's...

It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's...

They say the first World Series is the one you remember most. No, no no....

They say the first World Series is the one you remember most. No, no no....

I don't believe a manager ever won a pennant. Casey Stengel won all those pennants...

I don't believe a manager ever won a pennant. Casey Stengel won all those pennants...

Good seasons start with good beginnings.

Good seasons start with good beginnings.

I don't want to embarrass any other catcher by comparing him to Johnny Bench.

I don't want to embarrass any other catcher by comparing him to Johnny Bench.

I only had a high school education and believe me, I had to cheat to...

I only had a high school education and believe me, I had to cheat to...

The only thing I believe is this: A player does not have to like a...

The only thing I believe is this: A player does not have to like a...

Baseball is a simple game. If you have good players and if you keep them...

Baseball is a simple game. If you have good players and if you keep them...

A baseball manager is a necessary evil.

A baseball manager is a necessary evil.

I don't believe a manager ever won a pennant. Casey Stengel won all those pennants...

I don't believe a manager ever won a pennant. Casey Stengel won all those pennants...

We're the best team in baseball, but not by much.

We're the best team in baseball, but not by much.

When will the public cease to insult the teacher's calling with empty flattery? When will...

When will the public cease to insult the teacher's calling with empty flattery? When will...

The only reason I'm coming out here tomorrow is the schedule says I have to.

The only reason I'm coming out here tomorrow is the schedule says I have to.

Casey knew his baseball. He only made it look like he was fooling around. He...

Casey knew his baseball. He only made it look like he was fooling around. He...

If you have to choose between power and speed and it often turns out you...

If you have to choose between power and speed and it often turns out you...

The power of the periodical press is second only to that of the people.

The power of the periodical press is second only to that of the people.

We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies...

We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies...

Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument...

Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument...