Dick Stuart

On this date in 2002, Dick Stuart passed away at age 70.

"I hope Stuart doesn't think that means him." - Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh after the public address announcer warned fans that "anyone who interferes with a ball in play will be ejected from the ballpark"

Danny Murtaugh

On this date in 1971, Danny Murtaugh, manager of the World Champion Pirates retires from baseball.

"A bad call in baseball is one that goes against you."

Danny Murtaugh

On this date in 1973, Danny Murtaugh takes over as manager of the Pirates from the fired Bill Virdon.

"Why certainly I'd like to have that fellow who hits a home run every time at bat, who strikes out every opposing batter when he's pitching, who throws strikes to any base or the plate when he's playing outfield and who's always thinking about two innings ahead just what he'll do to baffle the other team. Any manager would want a guy like that playing for him. The only trouble is to get him to put down his cup of beer and come down out of the stands and do these things." 

Danny Litwhiler

Born on today's date, Danny Litwhiler.

"Danny Murtaugh was the shortstop at the time. The manager would send him out. I would catch the ball, flip it to him, and would throw it to home. Murtaugh used to tell me he ought to get my throwing salary." - after an injury to his right shoulder where he could not throw the ball to the plate from left field

Roberto Clemente

On this date in 1972, Roberto Clemente collects his 3000th hit.

"Ten hits in two games! When I was playing, that was my quota for the month." - Danny Murtaugh

Danny Murtaugh

On this date in 1973, Danny Murtaugh takes over as manager of the Pirates from fired Bill Virdon.

"A bad call in baseball is one that goes against you."

Danny Litwhiler

Born on today's date, Danny Litwhiler.

"Danny Murtaugh was the shortstop at the time. The manager would send him out. I would catch the ball, flip it to him, and he would throw it to home. Murtaugh used to tell me he ought to get my throwing salary." - after an injury to his right shoulder where he could not throw the ball to the plate from left field

Danny Murtaugh

Born on today's date, Danny Murtaugh.

"Why certainly I'd like to have that fellow who hits a home run every time at bat, who strikes out every opposing batter when he's pitching, who throws strikes to any base or the plate when he's playing outfield and who's always thinking about two innings ahead just what he'll do to baffle the other team. Any manager would want a guy like that playing for him. The only trouble is to get him to put down his cup of beer and come down out of the stands and do these things."

Danny Murtaugh

Born on today's date, Danny Murtaugh.

"Why certainly I would like to have that fellow who hits a home run every time at bat, who strikes out every opposing batter when he is pitching, who throws to any base or the plate when he is playing the outfield and is always thinking about two innings ahead just what he would do to battle the other team."

"Any manager would want a guy like that playing for him. The only trouble is to get him to put down his beer and come out of the stands and do those things for us."