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Sparky Anderson quotes

American Coach February 22, 1934 – November 4, 2010

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Baseball is a simple game. If you have good players and if you keep them in the right frame of mind then the manager is a success. Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson quote: "We're the best team in baseball, but not by much."
We're the best team in baseball, but not by much. Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson quote: "Success is the person who year after year reaches the highest..."
Success is the person who year after year reaches the highest limits in his field. Sparky Anderson
The great thing about baseball is when you're done, you'll only tell your grandchildren the good things. If they ask me about 1989, I'll tell them I had amnesia. Sparky Anderson
If I ever find a pitcher who has heat, a good curve, and a slider, I might seriously consider marrying him, or at least proposing. Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson quote: "I only had a high school education and believe me, I had to..."
I only had a high school education and believe me, I had to cheat to get that. Sparky Anderson
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 it's better than lying to them. Sparky Anderson
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 caught on to yet. Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson quote: "Good seasons start with good beginnings."
Good seasons start with good beginnings. Sparky Anderson
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 fun. Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson quote: "My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and..."
My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work. Sparky Anderson
They say the first World Series is the one you remember most. No, no no. I guarantee you don't remember that one because the fantasy world you always dreamed about is suddenly real. Sparky Anderson
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 rules. Sparky Anderson
I understand people who boo us. It's like going to Broadway show, you pay for your tickets and expect to be entertained. When you're not, you have a right to complain. Sparky Anderson
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 and Mets? Sparky Anderson

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