In playing or managing, the game of ball is only fun for me when I'm out in front and winning. I don't give a hill of beans for the rest of the game.

Learn to know every man under you, get under his skin, know his faults. Then cater to him - with kindness or roughness as his case may demand.

The team that gets off to a good start wins pennants.

(Bill) Terry, you can ask for more money in the winter and do less in the summer than any ballplayer I know.

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

The main thing is to win.

The boy's (Hack Wilson) got talent and desire, but he ain't got no neck.