Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden

“If he’d just tip his cap once, he could be elected Mayor of Boston in five minutes.” Brock on Pete Rose, as “Charlie Hustle” sure played with an intensity to get a hit every time to the plate.

“If he’d just tip his cap once, he could be elected Mayor of Boston in five minutes.” One for the greatest second basemen of all-time speaking about Ted Williams who was a quiet guy, but a well respected Boston hero.

“The only real way to know you’ve been fired is when you arrive at the ballpark and find your name has been scratched from the parking list.” Laughable subject from one of baseball’s greatest humors in the locker room.

“He was the best I ever had, with the possible exception of Mays. At that he was even faster than Willie.” The famous Dodger manager during his time as NY Giants manager on outfielder Pete Reiser. The three-time all-star’s career took a nose dive after returning from WWII due to injury.