Earl Weaver

On this date in 1968, Earl Weaver is named the manager of the Orioles taking over from the fired Hank Bauer.

"If you play for one run, that's all you'll get."

Mike Cuellar

Born on today's date, Mike Cuellar.

I gave Mike Cuellar more chances than my first wife." - Earl Weaver

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1996, Earl Weaver is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I never got many questions about my managing. I tried to get 25 guys who didn't ask questions."

Paul Blair

Born on this date, Paul Blair.

"Instinct and natural talent mean quite a bit. Paul Blair could stand in center field and know when a ball was hit over his head. He would turn around and run, never looking back at the ball, get to the spot, and then look up - and there would be the ball. He'd grab it easily. No one can explain what Paul Blair had that gave him the ability to run and run and then know exactly where the ball was coming down. That's something that can't be learned. Such players know where the ball is going long before it gets there. Watching them, it seems they know as soon as the ball leaves the bat. It can't be explained or taught." - Earl Weaver 

Earl Weaver

On this date in 2013, Earl Weaver passed away at age 82.

"On my tombstone, just write 'The greatest loser that ever lived'".

Elrod Hendricks

Born on today's date, Elrod Hendricks.

"He's just not happy unless he's not happy." - on Earl Weaver

Al Bumbry

On this date in 1973, Al Bumbry is named the AL Rookie of the Year.

"Raleighs have gone from six-fifty to nine dollars a carton, but there's a three-quarter cent coupon on the back. You can get all kinds of things with them, blenders, everything. I saved up enough one time and got Al Bumbry." - Earl Weaver

Pat Kelly

On this date in 2005, Pat Kelly passed away at age 61.

"Skip, don't you want me to walk with the Lord?"

"I'd rather you walk with the bases loaded." - Earl Weaver

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1975, Earl Weaver is ejected from both games of a doubleheader.

"The job of arguing with umpires belongs to the manager because it won't hurt the team if the manager gets thrown out of the game."

Gene Mauch

On this date in 2005, Gene Mauch passed away at age 79.

"Gene Mauch - play for one run early, lose by one run late." - Earl Weaver

Ralph Houk

On this date in 2010, Ralph Houk passed away at age 90.

"What Houk did best was kick his cap. In a moment of anger, I once saw him kick it from home plate all the way to second. That's a record." - Earl Weaver

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1968, Earl Weaver is named the manager of the Orioles taking over for the fired Hank Bauer.

"It's pretty nice to look down there and know your manager is two moves ahead of the guy in the other dugout." - Ken Singleton

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1985, Earl Weaver comes out of retirement to replace Joe Altobelli to manage the Orioles.

"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."

Mike Cuellar

Born on this date, Mike Cuellar.

"I gave Mike Cuellar more chances than my first wife." - Earl Weaver

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1979, Earl Weaver notches his 1000th career victory as manager.

"Take your bat." - to Al Bumbry who on his way to chapel services

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1996, Earl Weaver is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"My best game plan is to sit on a bench and call out specific instructions like, 'C'mon Boog!' 'Get a hold of one, Frank!' 'Let's go Brooks!'"

Earl Weaver: 1930 - 2013

 

"When I die, just write on my tombstone, 'The sorest loser who ever lived.'"

RIP

Jim Palmer

On this date in 1990, Jim Palmer is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"The only thing Earl (Weaver) knows about big league pitching is that he couldn't hit it."

Elrod Hendricks

Born on today's date, Elrod Hendricks.

"He's not happy unless he's not happy." - on Earl Weaver

Jim Palmer

On this date in 1975, Jim Palmer wins his second AL Cy Young Award.

"I don't want to win my 300th game while he's still there. He'll take credit for it." - on manager Earl Weaver