My favorite umpire is a dead one. 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 player giving two There was never a finer character - charitable and friendly to his foes and ever willing to help a youngster breaking in. Johnny Evers friendly helping character 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 balls cases desire 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 hitting careers made
