There was never a finer character - charitable and friendly to his foes and ever willing to help a youngster breaking in. Johnny Evers More Quotes by Johnny Evers More Quotes From Johnny Evers A ballplayer has two reputations, one with the other players and one with the fans. The first is based on ability. The second the newspapers give him. Johnny Evers playergivingtwo My favorite umpire is a dead one. Johnny Evers umpiresmy-favorite In my own case I have frequently faced the pitcher when I had no desire whatever to hit. I wanted to get a base on balls. Johnny Evers ballscasesdesire I am convinced that in my own career I could usually have hit 30 points higher if I had made a specialty of hitting. Johnny Evers hittingcareersmade
