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 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