Jim Bouton

Born on this date, Jim Bouton.

"A young girl asked one of the guys in the bullpen if he was married. 'Yeah' he said, 'but I'm not a fanatic about it.'''

Ralph Terry

Born on today's date, Ralph Terry.

"When you're out there on the mound, kid, just remember one thing. No matter what happens, win or lose, five hundred million Chinese don't care." - to Jim Bouton

Sal Maglie

 

On this date in 1992, Sal Maglie passed away at age 75.

"He's got these big evil-looking black eyes. Looks something like Snoopy doing the vulture bit." - Jim Bouton

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1966, Triple Crown Winner Frank Robinson is the unanimous winner of the AL MVP.

"Going over the hitters, it was decided we should pitch Frank Robinson underground." - Jim Bouton

Gene Brabender

Born on today's date, Gene Brabender.

"We were talking about what to call (new teammate) Brabender when he gets here. He looks rather like Lurch of the Addams Family, so we thought we might call him that, or Monster, or Animal which is what they called him in Baltimore last year. Then Larry Haney told us how Brabender used to take those thick metal spikes that are used to hold the bases down and bend them with his bare hands. 'In that case,' said Gary Bell, 'we better call him Sir.'" - Jim Bouton, Ball Four

Ralph Terry

Born on this date, Ralph Terry.

"When you're out there on the mound, kid, just remember one thing. No matter what happens, win or lose, five hundred million Chinese don't care." - to Jim Bouton

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1966, Triple Crown Winner Frank Robinson is the unanimous choice as the AL MVP.

"Going over the hitters, it was decided that we should pitch Frank Robinson underground." - Jim Bouton

Ralph Terry

Born on today's date, Ralph Terry.

"When you're out there on the mound, kid, just remember one thing. No matter what happens, win or lose, five hundred million Chinese don't care." - to Jim Bouton

Jim Bouton

Born on today's date, Jim Bouton.

"Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field?'