Casey Stengel – 13 Quotes

13 Quotes by Casey Stengel

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

– Casey Stengel

The trick is growing up without growing old.

– Casey Stengel

Ability is the art of getting credit for all the home runs somebody else hits.

– Casey Stengel

You gotta lose ’em some of the time. When you do, lose ’em right.

– Casey Stengel

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?

– Casey Stengel

All right everyone, line up alphabetically according to your height.

– Casey Stengel

Never make predictions, especially about the future.

– Casey Stengel

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

– Casey Stengel

Managing is getting paid for home runs that someone else hits.

– Casey Stengel

The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.

– Casey Stengel

You have to go broke three times to learn how to make a living.

– Casey Stengel

Most ball games are lost, not won.

– Casey Stengel

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.

– Casey Stengel