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Baseball Manager

Leo Durocher, an American professional baseball manager, was born on July 27, 1905, and passed away on October 7, 1991. Durocher was known for his unique leadership style and tactical acumen, leading the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs to World Series championships.

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“It's possible to spend money anywhere in the world if you put your mind to it, something I proved conclusively by running up huge debts in Cincinnati.”

Ifs World Mind Running Huge Debt

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“I believe in rules. Sure I do. If there weren't any rules, how could you break them?”

Ifs Believe I Believe Break Humorous I Believe In

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“And luck? I've always said about Dizzy Dean that if the roof fell in and Diz was sitting in the middle of the room, everybody else would be buried in the debris and a gumdrop would drop into his mouth.”

Ifs Would Be Fall Rooms Middle Mouths Sitting Luck Coaches Buried Roof Dean Gumdrops

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“If you don't win, you're going to be fired. If you do win, you've only put off the day you're going to be fired.”

Ifs Winning Baseball Downsizing

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“I never did say that you can't be a nice guy and win. I said that if I was playing third base and my mother rounded third with the winning run, I'd trip her up.”

Ifs Said Running Mother Guy Winning Nice Journey Travel Thirds Funny Travel Nice Guy

Author:Leo Durocher

About the Author

Born: July 27, 1905
Died: October 7, 1991
Known for: Baseball Manager
Quotes: 33

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