Umpire Quotes

76 Umpire quotes by 53 unique authors

Never wear a backward baseball cap to an interview unless applying for the job of umpire. — Casey Stengel
Since people, in a competitive or any other society, are by no means always just to each other, some regulation by the state in its… — Felix Morley
I recoil with horror at the ferociousness of man. Will nations never devise a more rational umpire of differences than force? Are there no means… — Thomas Jefferson
In a way an umpire is like a woman. He makes quick decisions, never reverses them, and doesn't think you're safe when you're out. — Larry Goetz
The best recommendation for an umpire in the old days was: "He licked somebody in the Three-I League. He ought to do. — Ty Cobb
I couldn't see well enough to play (baseball) when I was a boy, so they gave me a special job - they made me an… — Harry S. Truman
It isn't enough for an umpire to merely know what he's doing. He has to look as though he knows what he's doing, too. — Larry Goetz
I think umpires have too much power, without any system of checks and balances and the more money a player makes, the more the umpire… — Ozzie Smith
Your job is to umpire for the ball and not the player. — Bill Klem
Peace is the umpire for doing the will of God. — Edwin Louis Cole
Take pride in your work at all times. Remember, respect for an umpire is created off the field as well as on. — Ford Frick
It is the duty of the Umpire to determine all questions submitted to him according to these laws, when they apply, and according to his… — Howard Staunton
Yes, I was in that game where George Brett hit that home run. Billy saw there was too much pine tar on the bat and… — Bert Campaneris
Umpire Harold Bird, having a wonderful time, signalling everything in the world, including stopping traffic coming on from behind. — John Arlott
She'll be evaluated like any other Double-A umpire. Major League Baseball has never attempted to influence our decision — Mike Fitzpatrick
There once was an umpire whose vision Was cause for abuse and derision He remarked in surprise, 'Why pick on my eyes? It's my heart… — Ogden Nash
Sometimes you've just got to let an umpire know that you're not satisfied with his decision. That they've missed the play in your opinion. Not… — Tommy Lasorda
In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. — James Naismith
Chemistry is really about two people who like to act together, I think. It's like tennis in the most cliched way. It's like if you… — David Duchovny
I never questioned the integrity of an umpire. Their eyesight, yes. — Leo Durocher
In the olden days, the umpire didn't have to take any courses in mind reading. The pitcher told you he was going to throw at… — Leo Durocher
Stay in school kids or you'll end up being an umpire. — Andy Roddick
I didn't mean to hit the umpire with the dirt, but I did mean to hit that bastard in the stands. — Babe Ruth
The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt the team if he gets thrown out of the game. — Earl Weaver
The existence of a free market does not of course eliminate the need for government. On the contrary, government is essential both as a forum… — Milton Friedman

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