The man I marvel at is the one that's in there day after day, and night after night and still puts the figures on the board. I'm talking about Pete Rose, Stan Musial, the real stars. Believe me, especially the… — Sparky Anderson Copy Share Image
He's (Willie Stargell) such a big strong guy he should love that porch. He's got power enough to hit home runs in any park,… — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
The day I got a hit off (Sandy) Koufax was when he knew it was all over. — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
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… — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
Managing is not running, hitting, or stealing. Managing is getting your players to put out one hundred percent year after year. — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
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… — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
You're gonna lose some ball games and you're gonna win some ball games and that's about it. — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
This game has taken a lot of guys over the years who would have had to work in factories and gas stations and made… — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year. — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work. — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
The only thing I believe is this: A player does not have to like a manager and he does not have to respect a… — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
Problem with (John) Wockenfuss getting on base is that it takes three doubles to score him. — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
The only reason I'm coming out here tomorrow is the schedule says I have to. — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
A player does not have to like a manager and he does not have to respect a manager. All he has to do is… — Sparky Anderson Copy Share
