Explore Quotes by Casey Stengel

I broke in with four hits, and the writers promptly declared they had seen the new Ty Cobb. It took me only a few days to correct that impression.

If we're going to win the pennant, we've got to start thinking we're not as good as we think we are.

Never make predictions, especially about the future.

You got to get twenty-seven outs to win.

If I've got a good pinch-hitter, I hate to have him stay on the bench with men on the bases in an early inning. He may end the game right there.

I was a left-handed dentist who made people cry.

Everybody line up alphabetically according to your height.

The team has come along slow but fast.

I've tried to give a dollar and 25 cents in work for every dollar paid me.

I don't like them fellas who drive in two runs and let in three.

I came in here and a fella asked me to have a drink. I said I don't drink. Then another fella said hear you and Joe DiMaggio aren't speaking and I said I'll take that drink.

They say Yogi Berra is funny. Well, he has a lovely wife and family, a beautiful home, money in the bank, and he plays golf with millionaires. What's funny about that?

The trouble with women umpires is that I couldn't argue with one. I'd put my arms around her and give her a little kiss.

Sure I played, did you think I was born at the age of 70 sitting in a dugout trying to manage guys like you?

I was not successful as a ball player, as it was a game of skill.

Don't drink in the hotel bar, that's where I do my drinking.

Don't cut my throat, I may want to do that later myself.

Managing is getting paid for home runs that someone else hits.

I don't know if he throws a spitball but he sure spits on the ball.

If you're playing baseball and thinking about managing, you're crazy. You'd be better off thinking about being an owner.

I got players with bad watches - they can't tell midnight from noon.