Alvin Dark quotes

Alvin Dark was a prominent MLB player and manager known for his exceptional skills on the field and leadership qualities. Born in 1922 in Louisiana, Dark entered the major leagues in 1946. Throughout his career, he played for various teams, including the Boston Braves, New York Giants, and St. Louis Cardinals. Dark's incredible talent earned him the All-Star title three times and led him to win the World Series with the Giants in 1954. Following his retirement as a player, Dark transitioned into managing and achieved notable success. He guided the Giants to win the National League Pennant in 1962, earning him the Manager of the Year accolade. Alvin Dark's legacy extends beyond his achievements in baseball. With a career that stretched across two decades, he left a lasting impact on the game. His remarkable skills and strong leadership qualities still inspire aspiring baseball players and managers today. Remembered as a true legend of the sport, Alvin Dark's contributions to the baseball world will always be cherished.

Slow thinkers are part of the game too. Some of these slow thinkers can hit a ball a long way.

- Alvin Dark

In this game of baseball, you live by the sword and die by it. You hit and get hit. Remember that.

- Alvin Dark

Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living.

- Alvin Dark

Friendships are forgotten when the game begins.

- Alvin Dark

The Lord taught me to love everybody, but the last ones I learned to love were the sportswriters.

- Alvin Dark

The Giants were supposed to have a new motto, 'Shut up and deal.'

- Alvin Dark