John McGraw

On this date in 1934, John McGraw passed away at age 60.

"Get in front of the balls, you won't get hurt. That's what you've got a chest for."

Honus Wagner

On this date in 1952, Honus Wagner retires after 40 years as a player, manager and coach.

"Chuck the ball as hard as you can and pray." - John McGraw

John McGraw

On this date in 1937, John McGraw is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"He was the type of fellow who would call all the pitches until you got in a spot, then he'd leave you on your own." - Bill Dickey

Bobby Cox

On this date in 2007, Bobby Cox is ejected from a game for the 132nd time breaking the record held for over 70 years by John McGraw.

"You'll probably have to write a $500 check. Or you can do what I do, write a $10,000 one and tell them when it runs out, let me know." - to Jeff Francoeur after Francoeur's first career ejection

Babe Ruth

On this date in 1921, Babe Ruth becomes the "Home Run King" by hitting his 137th career home run breaking the record of 136 by Roger Connor.

"Curve balls in the dirt." - John McGraw on how to pitch to Ruth

John McGraw

On this date in 1934, John McGraw passes away at age 60.

"Any woman who attempts to dictate the policy of a baseball club is flirting with serious trouble. Professional baseball is so complicated that it is difficult for anyone, much less a woman, to get the inns and outs of it and know the correct way to manage a club. It is bad enough for a man to be mixed up in this kind of work." - on Cardinals owner Helene Hathaway Britton  

John McGraw

On this date in 1937, John McGraw is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Sportsmanship and easy-going methods are all right but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds."

John McGraw

On this date in 1902, John McGraw begins his 30-year tenure as manager of the New York Giants.

"Get in front of the balls, you won't get hurt. That's what you've got a chest for."

Honus Wagner

On this date in 1952, Honus Wagner retires after 40 years as a major league player and coach.

"Chuck the ball as hard as you can and pray." - John McGraw

John McGraw

On this date in 1937, John McGraw is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"He was the type of fellow who would call all the pitches until you got in a spot, then he'd leave you on your own." - Bill Dickey

John McGraw

On this date in 1902, John McGraw begins his 30 year tenure as manager of the New York Giants losing to the Reds 7-2.

"Sportsmanship and easygoing methods are all right but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds."

John McGraw

On this date in 1934, former New York Giants manager, John McGraw died from prostrate cancer at the age of 60.

"Get in front of those balls, you won't get hurt. That's what you've got a chest for."