John McGraw

“Get in front of the ball, you won't get hurt. That's what you've got a chest for, young man.”

“Why shouldn't we pitch to Babe Ruth? We pitch to better hitters in the National League.”

“With my team I am an absolute czar. My men know it. I order plays and they obey. If the don't, I fine them.”

“No club that wins a pennant once is an outstanding club. One which bunches two pennants is a good club. But a team which can win three in a row really achieves greatness.”

“Sportsmanship and easygoing methods are all right, but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds.”