Dusty Rhodes

On this date in 2009, Dusty Rhodes passed away at age 82.

"The worst fielder who ever played in any big league game." - Leo Durocher

Whit Wyatt

Born on today's date, Whit Wyatt.

"Leo Durocher would leave two or three hundred dollars on top of my locker after I knocked somebody down."

Ted Kluszewski

Born on today's date, Ted Kluszewski.

"Kluszewski? I'm talking about human beings." - Leo Durocher when asked why he left Kluszewski off his list of 5 strongest players in baseball

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1966, after seeing a caricature of himself on the scoreboard, an angry Leo Durocher calls the Astrodome press box to have it removed. When nothing is done, the enraged Cubs manager rips the phone out of the dugout wall and throws it on the field.

"How you play the game is for college ball. When you're playing for money, winning is the only thing that matters."

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1994, Leo Durocher is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"He had the ability of taking a bad situation and making it immediately worse." - Branch Rickey

Leo Durocher

Born on today's date, Leo Durocher.

"I do not care if the guy is yellow or black, or if he has stripes like a zebra. I'm the manager of this team, and I say he plays. What's more, I say he can make us all rich. And if any of you cannot use that money, I will see that you are all traded." - on players' resistance to Jackie Robinson joining the Dodgers

Dusty Rhodes

On this date in 2009, Dusty Rhodes passed away at age 82.

"Anytime you see a fielder get under a ball and pound his glove - even in Little League - you know he is going to catch it. I've seen Dusty Rhodes pound his glove and have the ball fall twenty feet behind him." - Leo Durocher

Eddie Stanky

On this date in 1999, Eddie Stanky passed away at age 83.

"Look at Mel Ott over there. He's a nice guy, and he finishes second. Now look at Brat (Stanky). He can't hit, he can't run, can't field. He's no nice guy, but all the little (expletive) can do is win." - Leo Durocher

Mel Ott

On this date in 1951, Mel Ott is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Nice guys finish last." - Leo Durocher in reference to Ott's easy-going managing style

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1951, Leo Durocher of the New York Giants is named the Manager of the Year.

"I never questioned the integrity of an umpire. Their eyesight, yes."

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1940, a rhubarb at Ebbets Field results in a suspension and fine for Leo Durocher for allegedly "inciting a riot" involving fans and umpires.

Those police/authority figures sure seem to be a bit on the "passive side" if you ask me.

They didn't want to mess up their buttons?

Was the "fan" even ejected?

Ted Kluszewski

Born on today's date, Ted Kluszewski.

"Kluszewski? I'm talking about human beings." - Leo Durocher when asked why he left Kluszewski off his list of five strongest players in baseball

Bobo Newsome

Born on today's date, Bobo Newsome.

"Congratulations on buying pennant insurance." - wire message from Newsome to Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher when the Dodgers purchased Newsome in September of 1942

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1994, Leo Durocher is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"He managed by the seat of his pants, but it was a pretty good seat." - Whitey Lockman

Eddie Stanky

On this date in 1999, Eddie Stanky passed away at age 83.

"Look at Mel Ott over there. He's a nice guy, and he finishes second. Now look at Brat (Stanky). He can't hit, he can't run, can't field. He's no nice guy, but all the little (expletive) can do is win." - Leo Durocher

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1947, Commissioner Happy Chandler suspends Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher for one year for "conduct deemed detrimental to baseball."

"He had the ability of taking a bad situation and making it immediately worse." - Branch Rickey

Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis

On this date in 1921, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes over as commissioner of baseball.

"The legend has been spread that the owners hired the judge off the Federal bench. Don't you believe it. They got him straight out of Dickens." - Leo Durocher

Ted Kluszewski

On this date in 1957, the Reds trade Ted Kluszewski to the Pirates for Dee Fondy.

"Kluszewski? I'm talking about human beings." - Leo Durocher when asked why he left Kluszewski off his list of 5 strongest players in baseball

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1951, Leo Durocher is named the NL Manager of the Year.

"How you play the game is for college ball. When you're playing for money, winning is the only thing that matters."

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1991, Leo Durocher passed away at age 86.

"As long as I've got a chance to beat you, I'm going to take it."