Dick Williams

Born on this date, Dick Williams.

"Now he's got me a little mad." - after Joaquin Andujar said he didn't think he had to pitch well in front of Williams to have Williams pick him for the 1985 All Star Game

George Scott

Born on this date, George Scott.

"Scott was a likable guy with a weight problem - on his belly and in his head. I once said, 'Talking to him is like talking to a block of cement.' Everybody thought I was joking, and even Yaz told someone it was a rather cruel joke. But it was no joke. I meant it." - Manager Dick Williams    

Dick Williams

On this date in 2007, Dick Williams is voted into the Hall of Fame.

"I knew my biggest opponent wasn't the Phillies or the Pirates but the drugs." - on the managing the Expos in the 70's

Dick Williams

On this date in 1981, citing "lack of communication" with the players, the Expos fire manager Dick Williams and replace him with Jim Fanning.

"Hey Vern, that washroom down the tunnel, go see if there is enough toilet paper on the roll; that's your job." - to Expos bench coach Vern Rapp who suggested using a pinch-runner

Dick Williams

On this date in 1969, Dick Williams pulls Carl Yastrzemski from the Red Sox lineup after one at bat and fines him $500 for "dogging it".

"Maybe Yaz and I could have gotten off to a better start if I'd called him into my office and asked him to resign as captain. Yeah, and maybe I should have asked everyone on the team how many games they wanted to play. And maybe I would have lasted in Boston about six months. And had my (expletive) living room repossessed. The hell with grace, I wanted wins."

Dick Williams

On this date in 2008, Dick Williams is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"Playing without the fundamentals is like eating without a knife and fork. You make a mess."

Dick Williams

On this date in 2011, Dick Williams passed away at age 82.

"He could raise some hell." - Don Zimmer

Dick Williams

On this date in 1981, citing "lack of communication" with the players, the Expos fire manager Dick Williams and replace him with Jim Fanning.

"Hey Vern, that washroom down the tunnel, go see if there is enough toilet paper on the roll; that's your job." - to Expos bench coach Vern Rapp who suggested using a pinch-runner

Dick Williams

On this date in 1969, Dick Williams pulls Carl Yastrzemski from the Red Sox lineup after one at-bat and fines him $500 for "dogging it".

"Maybe Yaz and I could have gotten off to a better start if I'd called him into my office and asked him to resign as captain. Yeah, and maybe I should have asked everyone on the team how many games they wanted to play. And maybe I would have lasted in Boston about six months. And had my (expletive) living room repossessed. The hell with grace, I wanted wins."

Dick Williams

On this date in 2011, Dick Williams passed away at age 82.

"He could raise some hell." - Don Zimmer

George Scott

Born on today's date, George Scott.

"Scott was a likable guy with a weight problem - on both his belly and his head. I once said, 'Talking to him is like talking to a block of cement.' Everybody thought I was joking, and even Yaz told someone it was a rather cruel joke. But it was no joke. I meant it." - Manager Dick Williams

Dick Williams

On this date in 1969, Dick Williams pulls Carl Yastrzemski from the Boston lineup after one at-bat and fines him $500 for "dogging it".

"Maybe Yaz and I could have gotten off to a better start if I'd called him into my office and asked him to resign as captain. Yeah, and maybe I should have asked everyone on the team how many games they wanted to play. And maybe I would have lasted in Boston about six months. And had my (expletive) living room repossessed. The hell with grace. I wanted wins."

Dick Williams: 1929 - 2011

"He could raise some hell." - Don Zimmer

RIP

Dick Williams

Born on today's date, Dick Williams.

"Playing without the fundamentals is like eating without a knife and fork. You make a mess."