Quotes By Casey Stengel

The Mets have shown me more ways to lose than I even knew existed.

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.

There comes a time in every man's life, and I've had plenty of them.

Finding good players is easy. Getting them to play as a team is another story.

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

Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa.

Most games are lost, not won.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.

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

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 Yankees don't pay me to win every day, just two out of three.

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

If you're so smart, let's see you get out of the Army.

Now there's three things you can do in a baseball game: You can win or you can lose or it can rain.

Oldtimers, weekends, and airplane landings are alike. If you can walk away from them, they're successful.

Two hundred million Americans, and there ain't two good catchers among 'em.

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

The trick is growing up without growing old.

It's wonderful to meet so many friends that I didn't used to like.