Coaches Quotes by Walter Alston

I put myself through college playing pool.

— Walter Alston

I always liked Casey Stengel as a manager because he seemed to have a grasp of so many things.

— Walter Alston

Individual grievances and pet peeves have got to go by the wayside. Generally, you don't have to worry about the guys who are playing…

— Walter Alston

Of course managers win ball games.

— Walter Alston

Desire and determination must overcome disappointment.

— Walter Alston

I've won plenty of games by knowing when to take out my pitcher; whom to replace him with; or how to place my infield…

— Walter Alston

I'm not afraid to learn from my coaches.

— Walter Alston

More than anyone else, he's (Hank Aaron) made me wish I wasn't a manager.

— Walter Alston

I do worry about tomorrow's game, but never about next year's job.

— Walter Alston

The toughest thing about managing is knowing your personnel and what it can give you under all conditions.

— Walter Alston

Do your best and forget the consequences.

— Walter Alston