Babe ruth Quote by Josh Ostergaard
““ 5. Unfair to Animals 6. Unfair to Muledom THE HALF-PENNANT PORCH Finley was obsessed with the Yankees and attributed their success to the short distance to the right field fence in Yankee Stadium. He believed sluggers who batted left-handed, like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Roger Maris, had an unfair advantage. The fence was the sole reason the Yankees were winners. Before the 1964 season, Finley sought to create his own advantage. He moved his right field fence so that it was 296 feet from home plate and called it his “Pennant Porch.” The commissioner forced Finley to change it to 325 feet.””
About This Quote
Finley’s manipulation of baseball field dimensions to gain advantage illustrates how artificial changes can affect competition, prompting regulatory response.
In simple terms: Altering rules creates unfair advantage.
Key Takeaway
Ensure fair competition.
Themes
sports
fairness
regulation
advantage
Mood
critical
analytical
informative
Type
Babe ruth:1
Baseball:1
Home plate:1
Unfair advantage:1
Yankee stadium:1
Mickey Mantle:1
Fence Yankee:1
Forced Finley:1
Reason Yankees:1
Batted Left:1
Porch Finley:1
When to use this quote
- league meetings
- team management
- policy making
Key Concepts
ethics
strategy
governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a fair playing field?
- How should leagues handle advantage?
A Different Perspective
Changing rules can have unintended consequences.
