Leo Durocher Quotes

Leo Durocher — American Athlete born on July 27, 1905, died on October 07, 1991

Leo Ernest Durocher, nicknamed Leo the Lip, was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder. Upon his retirement, he ranked fifth all-time among managers with 2,009 career victories, second only to John McGraw in National League history. Durocher still ranks tenth in career wins by a manager. A controversial and outspoken character, Durocher had a stormy career dogged by clashes with authority, umpires, and the press... (wikipedia)

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.

Baseball is like church. Many attend few understand.

Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.

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

Buy a steak for a player on another club after the game, but don't even speak to him on the field. Get out there and beat them to death.