Quotes of the Day: The joy that is Spring Training

First, let's revisit my post from October 29, 2008 by clicking HERE. You said it, Mr. Hornsby. Punxsutawney Phil be damned and saints be praised, Spring Training is here!

Now, on to today's quote...

"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll.”
-Harry Caray

Quote of the Day

And the waiting begins...

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

-Rogers Hornsby

On This Date in Baseball: May 30

1925 - Rogers Hornsby is named manager of the Cardinals. He will be the only player-manager to win the Triple Crown, which he does by topping .400 for the third time in four years, hitting .403 with 39 home runs and 143 RBI.

1935 - In his final major league appearance, Babe Ruth plays only the first inning of the opener of a doubleheader between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.

1956 - Mickey Mantle hits one of the most memorable home runs in his career, in the second game of a doubleheader with the Washington Senators. The ball was still climbing when it caromed off the upper-stand facade, about 396 feet from home plate. Estimates are that the ball could have traveled more than 600 feet. It is Mantle's 20th home run of the season — no one else has ever hit 20 home runs before June.

Quote of the Day

"I've cheated, or someone on my team has cheated, in almost every single game I've been in."

-Rogers Hornsby

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