You have to bear in mind that Mr. Autry's favorite horse was named Champion. He ain't ever had one called Runner Up.
Gene MauchHe (Don Drysdale) talks very well for a guy who's had two fingers in his mouth all his life.
Gene MauchI want everybody to feel he has a chance to get into a game when he comes to the ballpark. I play guys when I want to so they'll be ready when I have to. I don't consider myself a motivator of players. I think it's an insult to a ballplayer to have to be motivated.
Gene Mauch