Walter Alston Quotes

#1. Desire and determination must overcome disappointment.

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#2. 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 or outfield to defend properly against the opposing hitter.

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#3. 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 every day, it's the guys who are sitting on the bench that are the ones that get needles in their pants.

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#4. Of course managers win ball games.

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

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#6. Do your best and forget the consequences.

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#7. I put myself through college playing pool.

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

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#9. I'm not afraid to learn from my coaches.

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

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