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23 quotes by Sparky Anderson

MLB debut April 10, 1959 for the Philadelphia Phillies Last MLB appearance September 27, 1959 for the Philadelphia Phillies Career statistics Batting average .218 Runs batted in 34 Games managed 4,030 Win–loss record 2,194–1,834 Winning % .545 Teams As player Philadelphia Phillies (1959) As manager Cincinnati Reds (1970–1978) Detroit Tigers (1979–1995) Career highlights and awards 3× World Series champion...
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A baseball manager is a necessary evil.

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My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work.

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The only reason I'm coming out here tomorrow is the schedule says I have to.

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We're the best team in baseball, but not by much.

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Casey knew his baseball. He only made it look like he was fooling around. He knew every move that was ever invented and some that we haven't even... →

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It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But... →

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The only thing I believe is this: A player does not have to like a manager and he does not have to respect a manager. All he has to do is obey the... →

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I don't believe a manager ever won a pennant. Casey Stengel won all those pennants with the Yankees. How many did he win with the Boston Braves... →

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Players have two things to do. Play and keep their mouths shut.

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You give us the pitching some of these clubs have and no one could touch us, but God has a way of not arranging that, because it's not as much... →

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