Casey Stengel

On this date in 1966, the AL beats the NL 2-1 in the All Star Game played in 105 degree heat in St. Louis.

"It holds the heat well." - Casey Stengel on St. Louis' ballpark

Van Mungo

Born on this date, Van Mungo.

"Van Mungo and I get along just fine. I tell him that I won't stand for his nonsense, and then I duck." - Casey Stengel

Bill Skowron

On this date in 2012, Bill Skowron passed away at age 81.

"The way he's going, it would be better if he was hurt." - Casey Stengel

Casey Stengel

On this date in 1962, Mets manager Casey Stengel is fined $500 by Commissioner Ford Frick for appearing in a beer advertisement.

"I'll never forget, we went to a bar after a night game in Cleveland. He ordered a draft beer and knocked it down in one gulp. I said, 'Jeezus, Casey, why did you drink your beer so fast?' And Stengel said, 'I drink it like that ever since the accident.' I said, 'You were in an accident?' He said, 'Yeah, somebody knocked my beer over.'" - Curt Gowdy

Casey Stengel

On this date in 1966, Casey Stengel is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"With this crazy schedule they got and night games and flying all night by airplane, it's strange that every club isn't in last place."

Ralph Kiner

On this date in 1975, Ralph Kiner is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"If Casey Stengel were alive today, he'd be spinning in his grave." 

Johnny Sain

On this date in 2006, Johnny Sain passed away at age 89.

"Johnny Sain doesn't say much, but that doesn't matter much, because when you're out there on the mound, you got nobody to talk to." - Casey Stengel 

Phil Rizzuto

On this date in 1950, Phil Rizzuto is named the AL MVP after hitting .324 with 200 hits and 125 runs.

"I'll never forget September 6, 1950. I got a letter threatening me, Hank Bauer, Yogi Berra and Johnny Mize. It said if I showed up in uniform against the Red Sox, I'd be shot. I turned the letter over to the FBI and told my manager Casey Stengel about it. He gave me a different uniform and gave mine to Billy Martin."

Casey Stengel

On this date in 1960, instituting a mandatory retirement age of 65, the Yankees relieve Casey Stengel of his managing duties.

"The Yankees don't pay me to win every day, just two out of three." 

Eddie Yost

On this date in 2012, Eddie Yost passed away at age 86.

"Every time I look up, that feller is on base." - Casey Stengel

Casey Stengel

On this date in 1936, the Brooklyn Dodgers fire their manager, future Hall-of-Famer Casey Stengel.

"Two hundred million Americans and there ain't two good catchers among them."

Al Kaline

On this date in 1974, Al Kaline collects his 3000th career hit.

"The kid murders you with his speed and arm. He's made some catches I still don't believe. I sort of hate to think what'll happen when he grows up." - Casey Stengel

Casey Stengel

On this date in 1912, Casey Stengel makes his major league debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers with 4 hits, 2 rbis and 2 stolen bases in a 7-3 win against the Pirates.

"I was not successful as a ballplayer as it was a game of skill."

Marv Throneberry

Born on today's date, Marv Throneberry.

"Don't bother arguing, Casey. He missed first base too." - umpire to Casey Stengel after he called out Throneberry for missing second base on a triple

Bobby Richardson

On this date in 1966, Bobby Richardson announces his retirement.

"Look at him. He doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't chew and he doesn't stay out late - and he can still hit." - Casey Stengel 

Casey Stengel

On this date in 1965, Casey Stengel announces his retirement as manager of the Mets ending his 25-year managerial career.

"The only thing worse than a Mets game is a Mets doubleheader."

Ralph Kiner

On this date in 1975, Ralph Kiner is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"If Casey Stengel were alive today, he'd be spinning in his grave."

Satchel Paige

On this date in 1971, Satchel Paige is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"He threw the ball as far from the bat and as close to the plate as possible." - Casey Stengel

Casey Stengel

On this date in 1970, the Yankees retire Casey Stengel's uniform number 37.

"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice versa."

Van Mungo

Born on today's date, Van Mungo.

"Van Mungo and I get along just fine. I tell him that I won't stand for his nonsense, and then I duck." - Casey Stengel