The only thing I believe is this: A player does not have to like a manager and he does not have to respect a manager. All he has to do is obey the rules.

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The great thing about baseball is when you're done, you'll only tell your grandchildren the...

The great thing about baseball is when you're done, you'll only tell your grandchildren the...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

A baseball manager is a necessary evil.

A baseball manager is a necessary evil.

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.

Players have two things to do. Play and keep their mouths shut.

Players have two things to do. Play and keep their mouths shut.

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...

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...

The players make the manager, it's never the other way.

The players make the manager, it's never the other way.

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 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.

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...

You give us the pitching some of these clubs have and no one could touch...

You give us the pitching some of these clubs have and no one could touch...

Good seasons start with good beginnings.

Good seasons start with good beginnings.

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...

I understand people who boo us. It's like going to Broadway show, you pay for...

I understand people who boo us. It's like going to Broadway show, you pay for...

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a...

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a...

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...