Category: Gene Mauch Quotes
“You have to bear in mind that Mr. Autry’s favorite horse was named Champion. He ain’t ever had one called Runner Up.” –Gene Mauch
“There should be a new way to record standings in this league, one column for wins, one for losses, and one for gifts.” –Gene Mauch
“The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do.” –Gene Mauch
“Play him (Dick Allen), fine him, and play him again..” –Gene Mauch
“Most one run games are lost, not won.” –Gene Mauch
“I’m not the manager because I’m always right, but I’m always right because I’m the manager.” –Gene Mauch
“I have an amazing ability to forget.” –Gene Mauch
“He (Sandy Koufax) throws a ‘radio ball,’ a pitch you hear, but you don’t see.” –Gene Mauch
“He (Don Drysdale) talks very well for a guy who’s had two fingers in his mouth all his life.” –Gene Mauch
“He (Gaylord Perry) should be in the Hall of Fame with a tube of KY jelly attached to his plaque.” –Gene Mauch