I name (Honus) Wagner first on my list, not only because he was a great batting champion and base-runner, and also baseball's foremost shortstop, but because Honus (Wagner) could have been first at any other position, with the possible exception of pitcher. In all my career, I never saw such a versatile player.
John McGrawOne percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other 99 percent are followers of women.
John McGrawSportsmanship and easygoing methods are all right, but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds.
John McGraw